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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,836.93, 31,503.11 and 15,274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,836.93, 31,503.11 and 15,274.77 is: 21,071.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,836.93 : 31,503.11 = 15,274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,836.93/31,503.11 = 15,274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,836.93x = 31,503.11 × 15,274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,836.93x = 481,202,683.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,202,683.16/22,836.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.25

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