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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,697.24, 34,029.46 and 15,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,697.24, 34,029.46 and 15,283.32 is: 22,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,697.24 : 34,029.46 = 15,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,697.24/34,029.46 = 15,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,697.24x = 34,029.46 × 15,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,697.24x = 520,083,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,083,126.61/22,697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.94

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