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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,808.63, 34,223.78 and 15,799.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,808.63, 34,223.78 and 15,799.43 is: 23,706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,808.63 : 34,223.78 = 15,799.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,808.63/34,223.78 = 15,799.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,808.63x = 34,223.78 × 15,799.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,808.63x = 540,716,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,716,216.45/22,808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,706.65

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