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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.91, 34,306.37 and 15,077.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.91, 34,306.37 and 15,077.90 is: 22,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.91 : 34,306.37 = 15,077.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.91/34,306.37 = 15,077.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.91x = 34,306.37 × 15,077.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.91x = 517,268,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,268,016.22/22,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,616.85

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