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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,988.22, 31,692.87 and 15,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,988.22, 31,692.87 and 15,030.78 is: 20,722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,988.22 : 31,692.87 = 15,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,988.22/31,692.87 = 15,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,988.22x = 31,692.87 × 15,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,988.22x = 476,368,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,368,556.54/22,988.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.29

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