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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.04, 34,282.56 and 15,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.04, 34,282.56 and 15,062.02 is: 22,593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.04 : 34,282.56 = 15,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.04/34,282.56 = 15,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.04x = 34,282.56 × 15,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.04x = 516,364,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,364,604.37/22,855.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.03

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