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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,769.96, 34,172.64 and 15,798.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,769.96, 34,172.64 and 15,798.92 is: 23,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,769.96 : 34,172.64 = 15,798.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,769.96/34,172.64 = 15,798.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,769.96x = 34,172.64 × 15,798.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,769.96x = 539,890,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,890,634.69/22,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.66

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