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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.23, 34,308.35 and 15,079.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.23, 34,308.35 and 15,079.22 is: 22,618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.23 : 34,308.35 = 15,079.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.23/34,308.35 = 15,079.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.23x = 34,308.35 × 15,079.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.23x = 517,342,910.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,342,910.55/22,872.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,618.83

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