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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,750.56, 31,383.78 and 15,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,750.56, 31,383.78 and 15,664.68 is: 21,609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,750.56 : 31,383.78 = 15,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,750.56/31,383.78 = 15,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,750.56x = 31,383.78 × 15,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,750.56x = 491,616,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,616,870.89/22,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,609.00

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