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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,707.26, 31,340.35 and 15,037.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,707.26, 31,340.35 and 15,037.01 is: 20,753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,707.26 : 31,340.35 = 15,037.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,707.26/31,340.35 = 15,037.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,707.26x = 31,340.35 × 15,037.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,707.26x = 471,264,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,264,924.47/22,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,753.94

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