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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,807.63, 34,222.28 and 15,798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,807.63, 34,222.28 and 15,798.43 is: 23,705.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,807.63 : 34,222.28 = 15,798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,807.63/34,222.28 = 15,798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,807.63x = 34,222.28 × 15,798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,807.63x = 540,658,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,658,295.02/22,807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,705.15

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