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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.22, 34,452.29 and 15,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.22, 34,452.29 and 15,837.20 is: 23,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.22 : 34,452.29 = 15,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.22/34,452.29 = 15,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.22x = 34,452.29 × 15,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.22x = 545,627,555.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,627,555.74/22,966.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,757.84

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