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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.19, 34,272.86 and 15,469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.19, 34,272.86 and 15,469.38 is: 23,188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.19 : 34,272.86 = 15,469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.19/34,272.86 = 15,469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.19x = 34,272.86 × 15,469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.19x = 530,179,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,179,817.68/22,864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,188.22

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