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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,991, 31,731.98 and 15,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,991, 31,731.98 and 15,019.48 is: 20,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,991 : 31,731.98 = 15,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,991/31,731.98 = 15,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,991x = 31,731.98 × 15,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,991x = 476,597,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,597,838.97/22,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.76

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