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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,813.40, 34,220.10 and 15,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,813.40, 34,220.10 and 15,426.20 is: 23,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,813.40 : 34,220.10 = 15,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,813.40/34,220.10 = 15,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,813.40x = 34,220.10 × 15,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,813.40x = 527,886,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,886,106.62/22,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,139.30

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