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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,667.22, 31,270.68 and 15,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,667.22, 31,270.68 and 15,106.17 is: 20,839.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,667.22 : 31,270.68 = 15,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,667.22/31,270.68 = 15,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,667.22x = 31,270.68 × 15,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,667.22x = 472,380,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,380,208.10/22,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.79

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