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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.12, 34,267.68 and 15,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.12, 34,267.68 and 15,060.24 is: 22,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.12 : 34,267.68 = 15,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.12/34,267.68 = 15,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.12x = 34,267.68 × 15,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.12x = 516,079,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,079,485.04/22,875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,560.73

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