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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,921.04, 34,337.64 and 15,512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,921.04, 34,337.64 and 15,512.72 is: 23,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,921.04 : 34,337.64 = 15,512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,921.04/34,337.64 = 15,512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,921.04x = 34,337.64 × 15,512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,921.04x = 532,670,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,670,194.78/22,921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.36

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