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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,585.23, 31,136.94 and 15,031.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,585.23, 31,136.94 and 15,031.98 is: 20,723.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,585.23 : 31,136.94 = 15,031.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,585.23/31,136.94 = 15,031.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,585.23x = 31,136.94 × 15,031.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,585.23x = 468,049,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,049,859.34/22,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.71

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