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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,823.60, 34,235.40 and 15,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,823.60, 34,235.40 and 15,825.20 is: 23,737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,823.60 : 34,235.40 = 15,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,823.60/34,235.40 = 15,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,823.60x = 34,235.40 × 15,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,823.60x = 541,782,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,782,052.08/22,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.80

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