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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,740.33, 31,367.37 and 15,654.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,740.33, 31,367.37 and 15,654.45 is: 21,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,740.33 : 31,367.37 = 15,654.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,740.33/31,367.37 = 15,654.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,740.33x = 31,367.37 × 15,654.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,740.33x = 491,038,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,038,925.30/22,740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.31

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