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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,876.36, 34,279.26 and 15,451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,876.36, 34,279.26 and 15,451.72 is: 23,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,876.36 : 34,279.26 = 15,451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,876.36/34,279.26 = 15,451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,876.36x = 34,279.26 × 15,451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,876.36x = 529,673,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,673,527.33/22,876.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.75

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