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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.17, 34,254.89 and 15,809.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.17, 34,254.89 and 15,809.48 is: 23,702.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.17 : 34,254.89 = 15,809.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.17/34,254.89 = 15,809.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.17x = 34,254.89 × 15,809.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.17x = 541,551,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,551,748.04/22,848.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,702.19

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