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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.49, 34,819.15 and 15,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.49, 34,819.15 and 15,316.48 is: 22,965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.49 : 34,819.15 = 15,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.49/34,819.15 = 15,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.49x = 34,819.15 × 15,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.49x = 533,306,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,306,814.59/23,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,965.10

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