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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,802.88, 34,215.12 and 15,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,802.88, 34,215.12 and 15,793.68 is: 23,698.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,802.88 : 34,215.12 = 15,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,802.88/34,215.12 = 15,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,802.88x = 34,215.12 × 15,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,802.88x = 540,382,656.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,382,656.44/22,802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,698.00

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