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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.25, 34,472.18 and 15,575.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.25, 34,472.18 and 15,575.49 is: 23,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.25 : 34,472.18 = 15,575.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.25/34,472.18 = 15,575.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.25x = 34,472.18 × 15,575.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.25x = 536,921,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,921,133.81/22,975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,369.55

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