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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,588.93, 31,177.93 and 15,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,588.93, 31,177.93 and 15,035.56 is: 20,752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,588.93 : 31,177.93 = 15,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,588.93/31,177.93 = 15,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,588.93x = 31,177.93 × 15,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,588.93x = 468,777,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,777,637.19/22,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.54

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