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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,805.82, 34,219.56 and 15,796.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,805.82, 34,219.56 and 15,796.62 is: 23,702.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,805.82 : 34,219.56 = 15,796.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,805.82/34,219.56 = 15,796.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,805.82x = 34,219.56 × 15,796.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,805.82x = 540,553,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,553,260.85/22,805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,702.43

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