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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,763.60, 34,145.40 and 15,765.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,763.60, 34,145.40 and 15,765.20 is: 23,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,763.60 : 34,145.40 = 15,765.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,763.60/34,145.40 = 15,765.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,763.60x = 34,145.40 × 15,765.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,763.60x = 538,309,060.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,309,060.08/22,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.80

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