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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,694.51, 31,296.44 and 15,141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,694.51, 31,296.44 and 15,141.15 is: 20,880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,694.51 : 31,296.44 = 15,141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,694.51/31,296.44 = 15,141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,694.51x = 31,296.44 × 15,141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,694.51x = 473,864,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,864,016.80/22,694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,880.12

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