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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,927.98, 34,430.15 and 15,479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,927.98, 34,430.15 and 15,479.56 is: 23,245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,927.98 : 34,430.15 = 15,479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,927.98/34,430.15 = 15,479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,927.98x = 34,430.15 × 15,479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,927.98x = 532,963,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,963,572.73/22,927.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.12

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