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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.60, 34,177.68 and 15,360.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.60, 34,177.68 and 15,360.48 is: 23,052.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.60 : 34,177.68 = 15,360.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.60/34,177.68 = 15,360.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.60x = 34,177.68 × 15,360.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.60x = 524,985,570.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,985,570.09/22,773.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,052.38

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