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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.19, 34,268.36 and 15,466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.19, 34,268.36 and 15,466.38 is: 23,183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.19 : 34,268.36 = 15,466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.19/34,268.36 = 15,466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.19x = 34,268.36 × 15,466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.19x = 530,007,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,007,400.40/22,861.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.72

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