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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.63, 34,185.56 and 15,807.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.63, 34,185.56 and 15,807.56 is: 23,723.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.63 : 34,185.56 = 15,807.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.63/34,185.56 = 15,807.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.63x = 34,185.56 × 15,807.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.63x = 540,390,297.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,390,297.26/22,778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,723.57

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