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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,797.88, 34,207.62 and 15,788.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,797.88, 34,207.62 and 15,788.68 is: 23,690.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,797.88 : 34,207.62 = 15,788.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,797.88/34,207.62 = 15,788.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,797.88x = 34,207.62 × 15,788.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,797.88x = 540,093,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,093,165.74/22,797.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,690.50

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