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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.16, 34,194.36 and 15,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.16, 34,194.36 and 15,786 is: 23,641.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.16 : 34,194.36 = 15,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.16/34,194.36 = 15,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.16x = 34,194.36 × 15,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.16x = 539,792,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,792,166.96/22,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,641.75

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