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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,829.20, 34,243.80 and 15,787.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,829.20, 34,243.80 and 15,787.06 is: 23,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,829.20 : 34,243.80 = 15,787.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,829.20/34,243.80 = 15,787.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,829.20x = 34,243.80 × 15,787.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,829.20x = 540,608,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,608,925.23/22,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,680.59

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