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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.85, 34,391.64 and 15,045.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.85, 34,391.64 and 15,045.45 is: 22,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.85 : 34,391.64 = 15,045.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.85/34,391.64 = 15,045.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.85x = 34,391.64 × 15,045.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.85x = 517,437,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,437,542.86/22,967.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,528.77

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