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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,837.44, 31,477.94 and 15,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,837.44, 31,477.94 and 15,281.06 is: 21,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,837.44 : 31,477.94 = 15,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,837.44/31,477.94 = 15,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,837.44x = 31,477.94 × 15,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,837.44x = 481,016,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,016,289.82/22,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.62

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