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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,702.57, 34,082.21 and 15,339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,702.57, 34,082.21 and 15,339.67 is: 23,028.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,702.57 : 34,082.21 = 15,339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,702.57/34,082.21 = 15,339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,702.57x = 34,082.21 × 15,339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,702.57x = 522,809,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,809,854.27/22,702.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.66

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