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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.37, 31,683.13 and 15,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.37, 31,683.13 and 15,016.27 is: 20,719.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.37 : 31,683.13 = 15,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.37/31,683.13 = 15,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.37x = 31,683.13 × 15,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.37x = 475,762,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,762,434.53/22,962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.22

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