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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,779.06, 34,151.58 and 15,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,779.06, 34,151.58 and 15,362.70 is: 23,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,779.06 : 34,151.58 = 15,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,779.06/34,151.58 = 15,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,779.06x = 34,151.58 × 15,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,779.06x = 524,660,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,660,478.07/22,779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,032.58

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