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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,762.97, 31,401.73 and 15,211.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,762.97, 31,401.73 and 15,211.15 is: 20,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,762.97 : 31,401.73 = 15,211.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,762.97/31,401.73 = 15,211.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,762.97x = 31,401.73 × 15,211.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,762.97x = 477,656,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,656,425.29/22,762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,983.92

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