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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,589.44, 31,134.51 and 15,022.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,589.44, 31,134.51 and 15,022.25 is: 20,704.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,589.44 : 31,134.51 = 15,022.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,589.44/31,134.51 = 15,022.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,589.44x = 31,134.51 × 15,022.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,589.44x = 467,710,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,710,392.85/22,589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.82

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