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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.11, 34,312.68 and 15,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.11, 34,312.68 and 15,027.23 is: 22,540.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.11 : 34,312.68 = 15,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.11/34,312.68 = 15,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.11x = 34,312.68 × 15,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.11x = 515,624,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,624,362.71/22,875.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.84

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