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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.41, 34,305.62 and 15,077.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.41, 34,305.62 and 15,077.40 is: 22,616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.41 : 34,305.62 = 15,077.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.41/34,305.62 = 15,077.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.41x = 34,305.62 × 15,077.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.41x = 517,239,479.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,239,479.60/22,870.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,616.10

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