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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,798.98, 31,458.84 and 15,233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,798.98, 31,458.84 and 15,233.16 is: 21,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,798.98 : 31,458.84 = 15,233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,798.98/31,458.84 = 15,233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,798.98x = 31,458.84 × 15,233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,798.98x = 479,217,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,217,543.13/22,798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.25

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