Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,720.32, 31,358.88 and 15,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,720.32, 31,358.88 and 15,264 is: 21,067.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,720.32 : 31,358.88 = 15,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,720.32/31,358.88 = 15,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,720.32x = 31,358.88 × 15,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,720.32x = 478,661,944.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,661,944.32/22,720.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,067.57
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