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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,793.57, 34,177.52 and 15,686.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,793.57, 34,177.52 and 15,686.15 is: 23,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,793.57 : 34,177.52 = 15,686.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,793.57/34,177.52 = 15,686.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,793.57x = 34,177.52 × 15,686.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,793.57x = 536,113,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,113,830.01/22,793.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,520.40

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