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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,656.83, 31,292.60 and 15,090.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,656.83, 31,292.60 and 15,090.71 is: 20,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,656.83 : 31,292.60 = 15,090.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,656.83/31,292.60 = 15,090.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,656.83x = 31,292.60 × 15,090.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,656.83x = 472,227,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,227,319.83/22,656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.61

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