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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,923.87, 31,637.53 and 15,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,923.87, 31,637.53 and 15,266.72 is: 21,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,923.87 : 31,637.53 = 15,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,923.87/31,637.53 = 15,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,923.87x = 31,637.53 × 15,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,923.87x = 483,001,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,001,291.54/22,923.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.80

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