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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,741.02, 31,371.32 and 15,197.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,741.02, 31,371.32 and 15,197.47 is: 20,964.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,741.02 : 31,371.32 = 15,197.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,741.02/31,371.32 = 15,197.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,741.02x = 31,371.32 × 15,197.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,741.02x = 476,764,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,764,694.56/22,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.97

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