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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.20, 34,999.80 and 15,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.20, 34,999.80 and 15,022.60 is: 22,533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.20 : 34,999.80 = 15,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.20/34,999.80 = 15,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.20x = 34,999.80 × 15,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.20x = 525,787,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,787,995.48/23,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,533.90

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