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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,847.60, 34,271.40 and 15,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,847.60, 34,271.40 and 15,849.20 is: 23,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,847.60 : 34,271.40 = 15,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,847.60/34,271.40 = 15,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,847.60x = 34,271.40 × 15,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,847.60x = 543,174,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,174,272.88/22,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,773.80

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