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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.12, 31,161.51 and 15,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.12, 31,161.51 and 15,506.24 is: 21,387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.12 : 31,161.51 = 15,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.12/31,161.51 = 15,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.12x = 31,161.51 × 15,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.12x = 483,197,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,197,697.01/22,592.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,387.89

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