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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,733.98, 31,347.82 and 15,565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,733.98, 31,347.82 and 15,565.08 is: 21,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,733.98 : 31,347.82 = 15,565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,733.98/31,347.82 = 15,565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,733.98x = 31,347.82 × 15,565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,733.98x = 487,931,130.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,931,130.47/22,733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,462.64

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