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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,854.60, 34,265.32 and 15,440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,854.60, 34,265.32 and 15,440.68 is: 23,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,854.60 : 34,265.32 = 15,440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,854.60/34,265.32 = 15,440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,854.60x = 34,265.32 × 15,440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,854.60x = 529,079,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,079,841.22/22,854.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.82

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