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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.12, 31,711.19 and 15,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.12, 31,711.19 and 15,031.89 is: 20,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.12 : 31,711.19 = 15,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.12/31,711.19 = 15,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.12x = 31,711.19 × 15,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.12x = 476,679,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,679,157.43/22,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.60

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