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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,122.22, 34,809.32 and 15,772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,122.22, 34,809.32 and 15,772.97 is: 23,745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,122.22 : 34,809.32 = 15,772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,122.22/34,809.32 = 15,772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,122.22x = 34,809.32 × 15,772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,122.22x = 549,046,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,046,360.08/23,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.40

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