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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,960.51, 31,677.36 and 15,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,960.51, 31,677.36 and 15,007.32 is: 20,704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,960.51 : 31,677.36 = 15,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,960.51/31,677.36 = 15,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,960.51x = 31,677.36 × 15,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,960.51x = 475,392,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,392,203.24/22,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.78

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