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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.88, 31,457.66 and 15,637.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.88, 31,457.66 and 15,637.45 is: 21,568.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.88 : 31,457.66 = 15,637.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.88/31,457.66 = 15,637.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.88x = 31,457.66 × 15,637.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.88x = 491,917,349.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,917,349.89/22,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,568.81

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