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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.58, 34,473.96 and 15,189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.58, 34,473.96 and 15,189.66 is: 22,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.58 : 34,473.96 = 15,189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.58/34,473.96 = 15,189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.58x = 34,473.96 × 15,189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.58x = 523,647,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,647,731.25/22,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,784.55

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