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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.60, 34,248.90 and 15,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.60, 34,248.90 and 15,834.20 is: 23,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.60 : 34,248.90 = 15,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.60/34,248.90 = 15,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.60x = 34,248.90 × 15,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.60x = 542,303,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,303,932.38/22,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,751.30

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