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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,721.76, 34,047.84 and 15,298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,721.76, 34,047.84 and 15,298.80 is: 22,924.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,721.76 : 34,047.84 = 15,298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,721.76/34,047.84 = 15,298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,721.76x = 34,047.84 × 15,298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,721.76x = 520,891,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,891,094.59/22,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.77

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