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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,592.48, 31,182.80 and 15,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,592.48, 31,182.80 and 15,039.14 is: 20,757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,592.48 : 31,182.80 = 15,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,592.48/31,182.80 = 15,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,592.48x = 31,182.80 × 15,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,592.48x = 468,962,263.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,962,263.68/22,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.45

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