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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.84, 31,254.21 and 15,945.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.84, 31,254.21 and 15,945.19 is: 21,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.84 : 31,254.21 = 15,945.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.84/31,254.21 = 15,945.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.84x = 31,254.21 × 15,945.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.84x = 498,354,316.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,354,316.75/22,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.73

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