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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.35, 34,533.51 and 15,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.35, 34,533.51 and 15,229.34 is: 22,844.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.35 : 34,533.51 = 15,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.35/34,533.51 = 15,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.35x = 34,533.51 × 15,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.35x = 525,922,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,922,565.18/23,022.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,844.00

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