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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.03, 31,737.35 and 15,060.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.03, 31,737.35 and 15,060.65 is: 20,784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.03 : 31,737.35 = 15,060.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.03/31,737.35 = 15,060.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.03x = 31,737.35 × 15,060.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.03x = 477,984,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,984,999.24/22,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.64

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