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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,803.48, 31,465.02 and 15,237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,803.48, 31,465.02 and 15,237.66 is: 21,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,803.48 : 31,465.02 = 15,237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,803.48/31,465.02 = 15,237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,803.48x = 31,465.02 × 15,237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,803.48x = 479,453,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,453,276.65/22,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,025.44

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