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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.68, 34,304.51 and 15,021.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.68, 34,304.51 and 15,021.79 is: 22,532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.68 : 34,304.51 = 15,021.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.68/34,304.51 = 15,021.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.68x = 34,304.51 × 15,021.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.68x = 515,315,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,315,097.07/22,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,532.68

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