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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,771.46, 34,168.81 and 15,360.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,771.46, 34,168.81 and 15,360.39 is: 23,048.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,771.46 : 34,168.81 = 15,360.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,771.46/34,168.81 = 15,360.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,771.46x = 34,168.81 × 15,360.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,771.46x = 524,846,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,846,247.44/22,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.42

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