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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.90, 31,161.17 and 15,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.90, 31,161.17 and 15,901.70 is: 21,931.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.90 : 31,161.17 = 15,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.90/31,161.17 = 15,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.90x = 31,161.17 × 15,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.90x = 495,515,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,515,576.99/22,593.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,931.39

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