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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.13, 31,689.16 and 15,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.13, 31,689.16 and 15,292.26 is: 21,104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.13 : 31,689.16 = 15,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.13/31,689.16 = 15,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.13x = 31,689.16 × 15,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.13x = 484,598,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,598,835.67/22,962.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.27

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