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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,930.88, 34,382.16 and 15,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,930.88, 34,382.16 and 15,023.72 is: 22,526.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,930.88 : 34,382.16 = 15,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,930.88/34,382.16 = 15,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,930.88x = 34,382.16 × 15,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,930.88x = 516,547,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,547,944.84/22,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.30

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