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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.82, 34,282.98 and 15,476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.82, 34,282.98 and 15,476.02 is: 23,198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.82 : 34,282.98 = 15,476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.82/34,282.98 = 15,476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.82x = 34,282.98 × 15,476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.82x = 530,564,084.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,564,084.14/22,870.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.30

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