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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,900.77, 34,301.79 and 15,464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,900.77, 34,301.79 and 15,464.34 is: 23,163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,900.77 : 34,301.79 = 15,464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,900.77/34,301.79 = 15,464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,900.77x = 34,301.79 × 15,464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,900.77x = 530,454,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,454,543.17/22,900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.18

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