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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.20, 34,501.20 and 15,218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.20, 34,501.20 and 15,218.40 is: 22,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.20 : 34,501.20 = 15,218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.20/34,501.20 = 15,218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.20x = 34,501.20 × 15,218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.20x = 525,053,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,053,062.08/22,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.04

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