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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,619.94, 31,216.50 and 15,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,619.94, 31,216.50 and 15,054.18 is: 20,775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,619.94 : 31,216.50 = 15,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,619.94/31,216.50 = 15,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,619.94x = 31,216.50 × 15,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,619.94x = 469,938,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,938,809.97/22,619.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,775.42

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