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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,901.77, 34,303.29 and 15,465.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,901.77, 34,303.29 and 15,465.34 is: 23,164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,901.77 : 34,303.29 = 15,465.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,901.77/34,303.29 = 15,465.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,901.77x = 34,303.29 × 15,465.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,901.77x = 530,512,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,512,042.97/22,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,164.67

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