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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.76, 34,210.92 and 15,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.76, 34,210.92 and 15,460.44 is: 23,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.76 : 34,210.92 = 15,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.76/34,210.92 = 15,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.76x = 34,210.92 × 15,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.76x = 528,915,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,915,876.00/22,808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.16

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