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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,774.35, 34,145.12 and 15,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,774.35, 34,145.12 and 15,360.42 is: 23,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,774.35 : 34,145.12 = 15,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,774.35/34,145.12 = 15,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,774.35x = 34,145.12 × 15,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,774.35x = 524,483,384.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,483,384.15/22,774.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.57

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