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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,839.52, 34,242.72 and 15,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,839.52, 34,242.72 and 15,425.44 is: 23,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,839.52 : 34,242.72 = 15,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,839.52/34,242.72 = 15,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,839.52x = 34,242.72 × 15,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,839.52x = 528,209,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,209,022.80/22,839.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.98

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