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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.57, 34,453.79 and 15,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.57, 34,453.79 and 15,085.10 is: 22,611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.57 : 34,453.79 = 15,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.57/34,453.79 = 15,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.57x = 34,453.79 × 15,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.57x = 519,738,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,738,934.81/22,985.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,611.53

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