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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.56, 31,251.74 and 15,096.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.56, 31,251.74 and 15,096.30 is: 20,814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.56 : 31,251.74 = 15,096.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.56/31,251.74 = 15,096.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.56x = 31,251.74 × 15,096.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.56x = 471,785,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,785,567.08/22,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,814.17

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