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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,786.62, 31,441.74 and 15,220.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,786.62, 31,441.74 and 15,220.81 is: 21,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,786.62 : 31,441.74 = 15,220.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,786.62/31,441.74 = 15,220.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,786.62x = 31,441.74 × 15,220.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,786.62x = 478,568,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,568,750.61/22,786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.18

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