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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,868.94, 34,303.47 and 15,021.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,868.94, 34,303.47 and 15,021.03 is: 22,531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,868.94 : 34,303.47 = 15,021.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,868.94/34,303.47 = 15,021.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,868.94x = 34,303.47 × 15,021.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,868.94x = 515,273,451.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,273,451.97/22,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.58

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