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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.28, 31,188.06 and 15,051.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.28, 31,188.06 and 15,051.18 is: 20,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.28 : 31,188.06 = 15,051.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.28/31,188.06 = 15,051.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.28x = 31,188.06 × 15,051.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.28x = 469,417,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,417,104.91/22,592.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,777.77

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