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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.32, 31,314.78 and 15,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.32, 31,314.78 and 15,584.44 is: 21,526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.32 : 31,314.78 = 15,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.32/31,314.78 = 15,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.32x = 31,314.78 × 15,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.32x = 488,023,310.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,023,310.02/22,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,526.97

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