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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594.12, 31,164.26 and 15,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594.12, 31,164.26 and 15,508.24 is: 21,390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594.12 : 31,164.26 = 15,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594.12/31,164.26 = 15,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594.12x = 31,164.26 × 15,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594.12x = 483,302,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,302,823.50/22,594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.65

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