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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,852.76, 34,290.48 and 15,440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,852.76, 34,290.48 and 15,440.96 is: 23,169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,852.76 : 34,290.48 = 15,440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,852.76/34,290.48 = 15,440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,852.76x = 34,290.48 × 15,440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,852.76x = 529,477,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,477,930.06/22,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,169.10

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