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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,949.53, 34,380.41 and 15,517.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,949.53, 34,380.41 and 15,517.51 is: 23,246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,949.53 : 34,380.41 = 15,517.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,949.53/34,380.41 = 15,517.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,949.53x = 34,380.41 × 15,517.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,949.53x = 533,498,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,498,106.49/22,949.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,246.59

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