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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,951.80, 34,427.70 and 15,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,951.80, 34,427.70 and 15,078.60 is: 22,617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,951.80 : 34,427.70 = 15,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,951.80/34,427.70 = 15,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,951.80x = 34,427.70 × 15,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,951.80x = 519,121,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,121,517.22/22,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,617.90

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