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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,662.52, 31,253.52 and 15,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,662.52, 31,253.52 and 15,002.56 is: 20,689.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,662.52 : 31,253.52 = 15,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,662.52/31,253.52 = 15,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,662.52x = 31,253.52 × 15,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,662.52x = 468,882,809.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,882,809.01/22,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.79

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