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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,585.06, 31,155.91 and 15,021.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,585.06, 31,155.91 and 15,021.69 is: 20,722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,585.06 : 31,155.91 = 15,021.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,585.06/31,155.91 = 15,021.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,585.06x = 31,155.91 × 15,021.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,585.06x = 468,014,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,014,421.69/22,585.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.30

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