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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.20, 34,492.80 and 15,622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.20, 34,492.80 and 15,622.40 is: 23,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.20 : 34,492.80 = 15,622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.20/34,492.80 = 15,622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.20x = 34,492.80 × 15,622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.20x = 538,860,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,860,318.72/22,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433.60

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