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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,812.60, 34,218.90 and 15,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,812.60, 34,218.90 and 15,814.20 is: 23,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,812.60 : 34,218.90 = 15,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,812.60/34,218.90 = 15,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,812.60x = 34,218.90 × 15,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,812.60x = 541,144,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,144,528.38/22,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,721.30

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