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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,599.74, 31,200.05 and 15,440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,599.74, 31,200.05 and 15,440.42 is: 21,316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,599.74 : 31,200.05 = 15,440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,599.74/31,200.05 = 15,440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,599.74x = 31,200.05 × 15,440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,599.74x = 481,741,642.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,741,642.82/22,599.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.25

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