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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,837.42, 34,232.92 and 15,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,837.42, 34,232.92 and 15,442.72 is: 23,148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,837.42 : 34,232.92 = 15,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,837.42/34,232.92 = 15,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,837.42x = 34,232.92 × 15,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,837.42x = 528,649,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,649,398.34/22,837.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,148.39

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