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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.46, 34,022.93 and 15,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.46, 34,022.93 and 15,147.29 is: 22,736.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.46 : 34,022.93 = 15,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.46/34,022.93 = 15,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.46x = 34,022.93 × 15,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.46x = 515,354,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,354,941.51/22,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,736.46

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