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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,984.68, 31,730.96 and 15,470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,984.68, 31,730.96 and 15,470.52 is: 21,357.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,984.68 : 31,730.96 = 15,470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,984.68/31,730.96 = 15,470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,984.68x = 31,730.96 × 15,470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,984.68x = 490,894,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,894,451.30/22,984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.46

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