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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,665.71, 31,268.61 and 15,104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,665.71, 31,268.61 and 15,104.67 is: 20,837.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,665.71 : 31,268.61 = 15,104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,665.71/31,268.61 = 15,104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,665.71x = 31,268.61 × 15,104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,665.71x = 472,302,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,302,035.41/22,665.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.74

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