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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,809.87, 34,214.57 and 15,016.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,809.87, 34,214.57 and 15,016.83 is: 22,525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,809.87 : 34,214.57 = 15,016.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,809.87/34,214.57 = 15,016.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,809.87x = 34,214.57 × 15,016.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,809.87x = 513,794,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,794,306.13/22,809.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.09

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