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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,853.52, 34,263.72 and 15,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,853.52, 34,263.72 and 15,439.44 is: 23,147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,853.52 : 34,263.72 = 15,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,853.52/34,263.72 = 15,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,853.52x = 34,263.72 × 15,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,853.52x = 529,012,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,012,649.12/22,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,147.97

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