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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.22, 34,297.80 and 15,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.22, 34,297.80 and 15,017.28 is: 22,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.22 : 34,297.80 = 15,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.22/34,297.80 = 15,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.22x = 34,297.80 × 15,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.22x = 515,059,665.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,059,665.98/22,865.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.90

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