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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,771.13, 34,174.31 and 15,800.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,771.13, 34,174.31 and 15,800.06 is: 23,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,771.13 : 34,174.31 = 15,800.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,771.13/34,174.31 = 15,800.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,771.13x = 34,174.31 × 15,800.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,771.13x = 539,956,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,956,154.89/22,771.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,712.32

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