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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.35, 34,143.62 and 15,359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.35, 34,143.62 and 15,359.42 is: 23,028.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.35 : 34,143.62 = 15,359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.35/34,143.62 = 15,359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.35x = 34,143.62 × 15,359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.35x = 524,426,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,426,199.90/22,773.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,028.07

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