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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.59, 34,386.89 and 15,131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.59, 34,386.89 and 15,131.58 is: 22,697.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.59 : 34,386.89 = 15,131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.59/34,386.89 = 15,131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.59x = 34,386.89 × 15,131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.59x = 520,328,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,328,062.95/22,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,697.37

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