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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.42, 31,744.39 and 15,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.42, 31,744.39 and 15,480.26 is: 21,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.42 : 31,744.39 = 15,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.42/31,744.39 = 15,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.42x = 31,744.39 × 15,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.42x = 491,411,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,411,410.74/22,994.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.90

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