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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,899.16, 31,577.61 and 15,344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,899.16, 31,577.61 and 15,344.29 is: 21,159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,899.16 : 31,577.61 = 15,344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,899.16/31,577.61 = 15,344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,899.16x = 31,577.61 × 15,344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,899.16x = 484,536,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,536,005.35/22,899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.55

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