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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.20, 34,465.80 and 15,541.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.20, 34,465.80 and 15,541.40 is: 23,312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.20 : 34,465.80 = 15,541.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.20/34,465.80 = 15,541.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.20x = 34,465.80 × 15,541.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.20x = 535,646,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,646,784.12/22,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,312.10

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