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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,889.64, 34,332.54 and 15,541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,889.64, 34,332.54 and 15,541.32 is: 23,310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,889.64 : 34,332.54 = 15,541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,889.64/34,332.54 = 15,541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,889.64x = 34,332.54 × 15,541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,889.64x = 533,572,990.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,572,990.55/22,889.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,310.68

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