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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,775.25, 34,180.52 and 15,804.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,775.25, 34,180.52 and 15,804.21 is: 23,718.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,775.25 : 34,180.52 = 15,804.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,775.25/34,180.52 = 15,804.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,775.25x = 34,180.52 × 15,804.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,775.25x = 540,196,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,196,036.97/22,775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.56

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