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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,877.36, 34,280.76 and 15,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,877.36, 34,280.76 and 15,452.72 is: 23,155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,877.36 : 34,280.76 = 15,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,877.36/34,280.76 = 15,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,877.36x = 34,280.76 × 15,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,877.36x = 529,730,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,730,985.67/22,877.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,155.25

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