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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.70, 31,137.62 and 15,024.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.70, 31,137.62 and 15,024.50 is: 20,707.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.70 : 31,137.62 = 15,024.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.70/31,137.62 = 15,024.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.70x = 31,137.62 × 15,024.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.70x = 467,827,171.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,827,171.69/22,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.92

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