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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,822.60, 34,157.10 and 15,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,822.60, 34,157.10 and 15,910.60 is: 23,812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,822.60 : 34,157.10 = 15,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,822.60/34,157.10 = 15,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,822.60x = 34,157.10 × 15,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,822.60x = 543,459,955.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,459,955.26/22,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.36

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