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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.21, 31,700.48 and 15,024.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.21, 31,700.48 and 15,024.09 is: 20,727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.21 : 31,700.48 = 15,024.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.21/31,700.48 = 15,024.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.21x = 31,700.48 × 15,024.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.21x = 476,270,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,270,789.44/22,977.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,727.96

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