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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,802.34, 34,151.57 and 15,750.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,802.34, 34,151.57 and 15,750.29 is: 23,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,802.34 : 34,151.57 = 15,750.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,802.34/34,151.57 = 15,750.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,802.34x = 34,151.57 × 15,750.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,802.34x = 537,896,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,896,881.95/22,802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.55

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