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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,802.38, 34,214.40 and 15,793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,802.38, 34,214.40 and 15,793.18 is: 23,697.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,802.38 : 34,214.40 = 15,793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,802.38/34,214.40 = 15,793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,802.38x = 34,214.40 × 15,793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,802.38x = 540,354,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,354,177.79/22,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,697.27

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