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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,882.24, 34,323.28 and 15,034.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,882.24, 34,323.28 and 15,034.24 is: 22,551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,882.24 : 34,323.28 = 15,034.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,882.24/34,323.28 = 15,034.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,882.24x = 34,323.28 × 15,034.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,882.24x = 516,024,429.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,024,429.11/22,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.31

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