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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.43, 31,177.24 and 15,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.43, 31,177.24 and 15,035.06 is: 20,751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.43 : 31,177.24 = 15,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.43/31,177.24 = 15,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.43x = 31,177.24 × 15,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.43x = 468,751,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,751,674.03/22,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.85

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