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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.43, 34,301.14 and 15,019.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.43, 34,301.14 and 15,019.54 is: 22,529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.43 : 34,301.14 = 15,019.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.43/34,301.14 = 15,019.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.43x = 34,301.14 × 15,019.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.43x = 515,187,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,187,220.97/22,867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.31

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