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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,658.33, 31,294.67 and 15,092.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,658.33, 31,294.67 and 15,092.21 is: 20,844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,658.33 : 31,294.67 = 15,092.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,658.33/31,294.67 = 15,092.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,658.33x = 31,294.67 × 15,092.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,658.33x = 472,305,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,305,499.59/22,658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.68

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