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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.63, 34,220.78 and 15,797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.63, 34,220.78 and 15,797.43 is: 23,703.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.63 : 34,220.78 = 15,797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.63/34,220.78 = 15,797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.63x = 34,220.78 × 15,797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.63x = 540,600,297.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,600,297.61/22,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,703.65

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