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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,943.19, 31,672.73 and 15,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,943.19, 31,672.73 and 15,386.76 is: 21,241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,943.19 : 31,672.73 = 15,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,943.19/31,672.73 = 15,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,943.19x = 31,672.73 × 15,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,943.19x = 487,340,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,340,618.12/22,943.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.19

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