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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.46, 31,699.44 and 15,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.46, 31,699.44 and 15,023.34 is: 20,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.46 : 31,699.44 = 15,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.46/31,699.44 = 15,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.46x = 31,699.44 × 15,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.46x = 476,231,464.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,231,464.93/22,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.93

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