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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.42, 34,274.72 and 15,470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.42, 34,274.72 and 15,470.66 is: 23,190.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.42 : 34,274.72 = 15,470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.42/34,274.72 = 15,470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.42x = 34,274.72 × 15,470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.42x = 530,252,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,252,539.72/22,865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.15

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