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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,980.18, 31,704.34 and 15,027

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,980.18, 31,704.34 and 15,027 is: 20,731.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,980.18 : 31,704.34 = 15,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,980.18/31,704.34 = 15,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,980.18x = 31,704.34 × 15,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,980.18x = 476,421,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,421,117.18/22,980.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,731.83

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