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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.97, 34,178.64 and 15,802.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.97, 34,178.64 and 15,802.93 is: 23,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.97 : 34,178.64 = 15,802.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.97/34,178.64 = 15,802.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.97x = 34,178.64 × 15,802.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.97x = 540,122,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,122,655.42/22,773.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,716.67

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