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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,701.57, 34,080.71 and 15,338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,701.57, 34,080.71 and 15,338.67 is: 23,027.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,701.57 : 34,080.71 = 15,338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,701.57/34,080.71 = 15,338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,701.57x = 34,080.71 × 15,338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,701.57x = 522,752,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,752,687.36/22,701.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,027.16

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