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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,885.04, 34,283.76 and 15,452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,885.04, 34,283.76 and 15,452.84 is: 23,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,885.04 : 34,283.76 = 15,452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,885.04/34,283.76 = 15,452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,885.04x = 34,283.76 × 15,452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,885.04x = 529,781,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,781,457.88/22,885.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,149.68

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