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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,941.93, 31,670.99 and 15,385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,941.93, 31,670.99 and 15,385.51 is: 21,239.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,941.93 : 31,670.99 = 15,385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,941.93/31,670.99 = 15,385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,941.93x = 31,670.99 × 15,385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,941.93x = 487,274,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,274,371.82/22,941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,239.46

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