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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.40, 34,212.60 and 15,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.40, 34,212.60 and 15,388.80 is: 23,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.40 : 34,212.60 = 15,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.40/34,212.60 = 15,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.40x = 34,212.60 × 15,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.40x = 526,490,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,490,858.88/22,808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,083.20

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