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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,949.03, 34,379.66 and 15,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,949.03, 34,379.66 and 15,517.01 is: 23,245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,949.03 : 34,379.66 = 15,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,949.03/34,379.66 = 15,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,949.03x = 34,379.66 × 15,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,949.03x = 533,469,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,469,278.53/22,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.84

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