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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.42, 31,716.99 and 15,042.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.42, 31,716.99 and 15,042.54 is: 20,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.42 : 31,716.99 = 15,042.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.42/31,716.99 = 15,042.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.42x = 31,716.99 × 15,042.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.42x = 477,104,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,104,090.75/22,992.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.49

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