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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,587.93, 31,176.55 and 15,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,587.93, 31,176.55 and 15,034.56 is: 20,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,587.93 : 31,176.55 = 15,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,587.93/31,176.55 = 15,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,587.93x = 31,176.55 × 15,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,587.93x = 468,725,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,725,636.40/22,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.15

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