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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.92, 31,539.44 and 15,702.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.92, 31,539.44 and 15,702.50 is: 21,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.92 : 31,539.44 = 15,702.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.92/31,539.44 = 15,702.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.92x = 31,539.44 × 15,702.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.92x = 495,248,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,248,056.60/22,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.90

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