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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,954.56, 34,386.24 and 15,139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,954.56, 34,386.24 and 15,139.68 is: 22,679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,954.56 : 34,386.24 = 15,139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,954.56/34,386.24 = 15,139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,954.56x = 34,386.24 × 15,139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,954.56x = 520,596,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,596,670.00/22,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.44

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