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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,794.19, 34,178.46 and 15,686.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,794.19, 34,178.46 and 15,686.78 is: 23,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,794.19 : 34,178.46 = 15,686.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,794.19/34,178.46 = 15,686.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,794.19x = 34,178.46 × 15,686.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,794.19x = 536,149,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,149,982.76/22,794.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,521.34

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