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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.06, 34,142.58 and 15,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.06, 34,142.58 and 15,356.70 is: 23,023.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.06 : 34,142.58 = 15,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.06/34,142.58 = 15,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.06x = 34,142.58 × 15,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.06x = 524,317,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,317,358.29/22,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,023.58

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