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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.62, 31,677.96 and 15,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.62, 31,677.96 and 15,012.52 is: 20,714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.62 : 31,677.96 = 15,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.62/31,677.96 = 15,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.62x = 31,677.96 × 15,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.62x = 475,566,008.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,566,008.06/22,958.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.05

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