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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,984.31, 31,731.65 and 15,040.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,984.31, 31,731.65 and 15,040.40 is: 20,764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,984.31 : 31,731.65 = 15,040.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,984.31/31,731.65 = 15,040.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,984.31x = 31,731.65 × 15,040.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,984.31x = 477,256,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,256,474.80/22,984.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.45

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