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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.72, 31,744.47 and 15,048.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.72, 31,744.47 and 15,048.37 is: 20,776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.72 : 31,744.47 = 15,048.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.72/31,744.47 = 15,048.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.72x = 31,744.47 × 15,048.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.72x = 477,702,530.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,702,530.01/22,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.25

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