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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,744.56, 31,351.14 and 15,175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,744.56, 31,351.14 and 15,175.92 is: 20,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,744.56 : 31,351.14 = 15,175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,744.56/31,351.14 = 15,175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,744.56x = 31,351.14 × 15,175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,744.56x = 475,782,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,782,392.55/22,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,918.51

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