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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,702.89, 31,297.19 and 15,033.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,702.89, 31,297.19 and 15,033.33 is: 20,724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,702.89 : 31,297.19 = 15,033.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,702.89/31,297.19 = 15,033.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,702.89x = 31,297.19 × 15,033.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,702.89x = 470,500,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,500,910.18/22,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,724.27

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