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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,589.28, 31,183.92 and 15,048.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,589.28, 31,183.92 and 15,048.18 is: 20,773.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,589.28 : 31,183.92 = 15,048.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,589.28/31,183.92 = 15,048.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,589.28x = 31,183.92 × 15,048.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,589.28x = 469,261,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,261,241.27/22,589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,773.63

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