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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,960.76, 31,677.70 and 15,007.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,960.76, 31,677.70 and 15,007.57 is: 20,705.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,960.76 : 31,677.70 = 15,007.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,960.76/31,677.70 = 15,007.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,960.76x = 31,677.70 × 15,007.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,960.76x = 475,405,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,405,300.19/22,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.12

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