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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,667.56, 31,253.11 and 15,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,667.56, 31,253.11 and 15,097.30 is: 20,815.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,667.56 : 31,253.11 = 15,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,667.56/31,253.11 = 15,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,667.56x = 31,253.11 × 15,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,667.56x = 471,837,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,837,577.60/22,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,815.54

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