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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,853.44, 34,224.82 and 15,813.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,853.44, 34,224.82 and 15,813.72 is: 23,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,853.44 : 34,224.82 = 15,813.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,853.44/34,224.82 = 15,813.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,853.44x = 34,224.82 × 15,813.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,853.44x = 541,221,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,221,720.53/22,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.29

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