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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.67, 34,251.14 and 15,806.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.67, 34,251.14 and 15,806.97 is: 23,698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.67 : 34,251.14 = 15,806.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.67/34,251.14 = 15,806.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.67x = 34,251.14 × 15,806.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.67x = 541,406,663.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,406,663.41/22,845.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,698.44

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