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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.22, 34,296.30 and 15,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.22, 34,296.30 and 15,016.28 is: 22,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.22 : 34,296.30 = 15,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.22/34,296.30 = 15,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.22x = 34,296.30 × 15,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.22x = 515,002,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,002,843.76/22,864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.40

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