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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.13, 34,227.53 and 15,801.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.13, 34,227.53 and 15,801.93 is: 23,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.13 : 34,227.53 = 15,801.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.13/34,227.53 = 15,801.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.13x = 34,227.53 × 15,801.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.13x = 540,860,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,860,954.12/22,811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.40

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