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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,779.63, 34,187.06 and 15,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,779.63, 34,187.06 and 15,808.56 is: 23,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,779.63 : 34,187.06 = 15,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,779.63/34,187.06 = 15,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,779.63x = 34,187.06 × 15,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,779.63x = 540,448,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,448,189.23/22,779.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,725.06

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