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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,906.77, 34,310.79 and 15,470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,906.77, 34,310.79 and 15,470.34 is: 23,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,906.77 : 34,310.79 = 15,470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,906.77/34,310.79 = 15,470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,906.77x = 34,310.79 × 15,470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,906.77x = 530,799,586.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,799,586.97/22,906.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,172.17

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