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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,838.60, 34,241.32 and 15,424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,838.60, 34,241.32 and 15,424.68 is: 23,125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,838.60 : 34,241.32 = 15,424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,838.60/34,241.32 = 15,424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,838.60x = 34,241.32 × 15,424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,838.60x = 528,161,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,161,403.78/22,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,125.82

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