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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957.62, 31,676.58 and 15,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957.62, 31,676.58 and 15,011.52 is: 20,712.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957.62 : 31,676.58 = 15,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957.62/31,676.58 = 15,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957.62x = 31,676.58 × 15,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957.62x = 475,513,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,513,614.20/22,957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.67

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