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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.85, 31,258.33 and 15,847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.85, 31,258.33 and 15,847.67 is: 21,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.85 : 31,258.33 = 15,847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.85/31,258.33 = 15,847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.85x = 31,258.33 × 15,847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.85x = 495,371,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,371,737.12/22,674.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,846.75

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