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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.92, 34,306.36 and 15,077.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.92, 34,306.36 and 15,077.90 is: 22,616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.92 : 34,306.36 = 15,077.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.92/34,306.36 = 15,077.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.92x = 34,306.36 × 15,077.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.92x = 517,267,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,267,865.44/22,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,616.84

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