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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.76, 34,287.96 and 15,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.76, 34,287.96 and 15,477.20 is: 23,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.76 : 34,287.96 = 15,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.76/34,287.96 = 15,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.76x = 34,287.96 × 15,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.76x = 530,681,614.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,681,614.51/22,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,218.73

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