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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.66, 34,198.76 and 15,419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.66, 34,198.76 and 15,419.87 is: 23,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.66 : 34,198.76 = 15,419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.66/34,198.76 = 15,419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.66x = 34,198.76 × 15,419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.66x = 527,340,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,340,342.43/22,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,114.10

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