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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,630.39, 31,242.31 and 15,471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,630.39, 31,242.31 and 15,471.07 is: 21,358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,630.39 : 31,242.31 = 15,471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,630.39/31,242.31 = 15,471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,630.39x = 31,242.31 × 15,471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,630.39x = 483,351,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,351,848.19/22,630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.53

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