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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.49, 34,828.14 and 15,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.49, 34,828.14 and 15,322.48 is: 22,974.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.49 : 34,828.14 = 15,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.49/34,828.14 = 15,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.49x = 34,828.14 × 15,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.49x = 533,653,478.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,653,478.59/23,228.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.09

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