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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,942.51, 34,390.49 and 15,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,942.51, 34,390.49 and 15,547.70 is: 23,305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,942.51 : 34,390.49 = 15,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,942.51/34,390.49 = 15,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,942.51x = 34,390.49 × 15,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,942.51x = 534,693,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,693,029.61/22,942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,305.78

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