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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,609.70, 31,197.56 and 15,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,609.70, 31,197.56 and 15,067.28 is: 20,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,609.70 : 31,197.56 = 15,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,609.70/31,197.56 = 15,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,609.70x = 31,197.56 × 15,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,609.70x = 470,062,371.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,062,371.84/22,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.30

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