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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.82, 34,465.32 and 15,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.82, 34,465.32 and 15,845.88 is: 23,770.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.82 : 34,465.32 = 15,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.82/34,465.32 = 15,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.82x = 34,465.32 × 15,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.82x = 546,133,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,133,324.88/22,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.95

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