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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,606.69, 31,193.43 and 15,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,606.69, 31,193.43 and 15,064.28 is: 20,786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,606.69 : 31,193.43 = 15,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,606.69/31,193.43 = 15,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,606.69x = 31,193.43 × 15,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,606.69x = 469,906,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,906,641.66/22,606.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,786.18

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