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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,725.80, 34,007.58 and 15,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,725.80, 34,007.58 and 15,707.24 is: 23,504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,725.80 : 34,007.58 = 15,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,725.80/34,007.58 = 15,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,725.80x = 34,007.58 × 15,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,725.80x = 534,165,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,165,220.88/22,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.79

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