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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.36, 34,277.76 and 15,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.36, 34,277.76 and 15,450.72 is: 23,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.36 : 34,277.76 = 15,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.36/34,277.76 = 15,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.36x = 34,277.76 × 15,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.36x = 529,616,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,616,071.99/22,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,152.25

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