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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,744.42, 31,362.22 and 15,575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,744.42, 31,362.22 and 15,575.51 is: 21,477.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,744.42 : 31,362.22 = 15,575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,744.42/31,362.22 = 15,575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,744.42x = 31,362.22 × 15,575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,744.42x = 488,482,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,482,610.70/22,744.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.03

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