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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,809.88, 34,225.64 and 15,800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,809.88, 34,225.64 and 15,800.68 is: 23,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,809.88 : 34,225.64 = 15,800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,809.88/34,225.64 = 15,800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,809.88x = 34,225.64 × 15,800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,809.88x = 540,788,385.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,788,385.44/22,809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.52

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