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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,942.19, 31,671.34 and 15,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,942.19, 31,671.34 and 15,385.76 is: 21,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,942.19 : 31,671.34 = 15,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,942.19/31,671.34 = 15,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,942.19x = 31,671.34 × 15,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,942.19x = 487,287,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,287,636.12/22,942.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,239.81

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