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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,965.59, 34,448.39 and 15,172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,965.59, 34,448.39 and 15,172.58 is: 22,758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,965.59 : 34,448.39 = 15,172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,965.59/34,448.39 = 15,172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,965.59x = 34,448.39 × 15,172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,965.59x = 522,671,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,671,020.30/22,965.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,758.87

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