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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.92, 34,313.88 and 15,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.92, 34,313.88 and 15,082.90 is: 22,624.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.92 : 34,313.88 = 15,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.92/34,313.88 = 15,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.92x = 34,313.88 × 15,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.92x = 517,552,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,552,820.65/22,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.35

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