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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,825.70, 34,215.24 and 15,430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,825.70, 34,215.24 and 15,430.88 is: 23,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,825.70 : 34,215.24 = 15,430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,825.70/34,215.24 = 15,430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,825.70x = 34,215.24 × 15,430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,825.70x = 527,971,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,971,262.61/22,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,130.56

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