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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,879.53, 31,567.50 and 15,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,879.53, 31,567.50 and 15,711.60 is: 21,677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,879.53 : 31,567.50 = 15,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,879.53/31,567.50 = 15,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,879.53x = 31,567.50 × 15,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,879.53x = 495,975,933
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,975,933/22,879.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.72

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