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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.20, 34,437.30 and 15,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.20, 34,437.30 and 15,522.40 is: 23,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.20 : 34,437.30 = 15,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.20/34,437.30 = 15,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.20x = 34,437.30 × 15,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.20x = 534,549,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,549,545.52/22,958.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,283.60

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