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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,942.50, 31,671.77 and 15,386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,942.50, 31,671.77 and 15,386.07 is: 21,240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,942.50 : 31,671.77 = 15,386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,942.50/31,671.77 = 15,386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,942.50x = 31,671.77 × 15,386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,942.50x = 487,303,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,303,950.35/22,942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,240.23

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