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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,678.44, 34,035.36 and 15,707.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,678.44, 34,035.36 and 15,707.31 is: 23,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,678.44 : 34,035.36 = 15,707.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,678.44/34,035.36 = 15,707.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,678.44x = 34,035.36 × 15,707.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,678.44x = 534,603,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,603,950.48/22,678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.22

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