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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,887.09, 34,321.59 and 15,493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,887.09, 34,321.59 and 15,493.68 is: 23,234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,887.09 : 34,321.59 = 15,493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,887.09/34,321.59 = 15,493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,887.09x = 34,321.59 × 15,493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,887.09x = 531,767,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,767,732.55/22,887.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,234.40

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