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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,820.38, 34,241.43 and 15,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,820.38, 34,241.43 and 15,811.18 is: 23,724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,820.38 : 34,241.43 = 15,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,820.38/34,241.43 = 15,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,820.38x = 34,241.43 × 15,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,820.38x = 541,397,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,397,413.19/22,820.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,724.29

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