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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.64, 34,471.26 and 15,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.64, 34,471.26 and 15,235.56 is: 22,848.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.64 : 34,471.26 = 15,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.64/34,471.26 = 15,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.64x = 34,471.26 × 15,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.64x = 525,188,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,188,950.01/22,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.57

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