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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,964.52, 31,682.86 and 15,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,964.52, 31,682.86 and 15,011.34 is: 20,710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,964.52 : 31,682.86 = 15,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,964.52/31,682.86 = 15,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,964.52x = 31,682.86 × 15,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,964.52x = 475,602,183.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,602,183.63/22,964.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.30

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