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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.26, 34,436.82 and 15,073.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.26, 34,436.82 and 15,073.79 is: 22,594.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.26 : 34,436.82 = 15,073.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.26/34,436.82 = 15,073.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.26x = 34,436.82 × 15,073.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.26x = 519,093,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,093,392.95/22,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,594.56

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