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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,837.92, 34,233.68 and 15,443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,837.92, 34,233.68 and 15,443.22 is: 23,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,837.92 : 34,233.68 = 15,443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,837.92/34,233.68 = 15,443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,837.92x = 34,233.68 × 15,443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,837.92x = 528,678,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,678,174.43/22,837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.14

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