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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.42, 31,724.04 and 15,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.42, 31,724.04 and 15,033.72 is: 20,756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.42 : 31,724.04 = 15,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.42/31,724.04 = 15,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.42x = 31,724.04 × 15,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.42x = 476,930,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,930,334.63/22,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,756.48

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