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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.83, 31,137.78 and 15,024.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.83, 31,137.78 and 15,024.62 is: 20,708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.83 : 31,137.78 = 15,024.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.83/31,137.78 = 15,024.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.83x = 31,137.78 × 15,024.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.83x = 467,833,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,833,446.33/22,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.08

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