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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.60, 31,703.92 and 15,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.60, 31,703.92 and 15,420.40 is: 21,278.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.60 : 31,703.92 = 15,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.60/31,703.92 = 15,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.60x = 31,703.92 × 15,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.60x = 488,887,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,887,127.97/22,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,278.54

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