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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.02, 31,679.43 and 15,008.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.02, 31,679.43 and 15,008.82 is: 20,706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.02 : 31,679.43 = 15,008.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.02/31,679.43 = 15,008.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.02x = 31,679.43 × 15,008.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.02x = 475,470,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,470,862.57/22,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.84

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