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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936, 34,404 and 15,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936, 34,404 and 15,143 is: 22,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936 : 34,404 = 15,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936/34,404 = 15,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936x = 34,404 × 15,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936x = 520,979,772
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,979,772/22,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.50

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