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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.04, 31,490.64 and 15,397.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.04, 31,490.64 and 15,397.92 is: 21,256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.04 : 31,490.64 = 15,397.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.04/31,490.64 = 15,397.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.04x = 31,490.64 × 15,397.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.04x = 484,890,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,890,355.47/22,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.83

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