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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,813.14, 34,230.52 and 15,803.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,813.14, 34,230.52 and 15,803.94 is: 23,713.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,813.14 : 34,230.52 = 15,803.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,813.14/34,230.52 = 15,803.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,813.14x = 34,230.52 × 15,803.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,813.14x = 540,977,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,977,084.25/22,813.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,713.40

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