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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,720.14, 31,363.47 and 15,272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,720.14, 31,363.47 and 15,272.46 is: 21,082.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,720.14 : 31,363.47 = 15,272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,720.14/31,363.47 = 15,272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,720.14x = 31,363.47 × 15,272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,720.14x = 478,997,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,997,341.04/22,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,082.50

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