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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.98, 34,237.53 and 15,822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.98, 34,237.53 and 15,822.27 is: 23,695.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.98 : 34,237.53 = 15,822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.98/34,237.53 = 15,822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.98x = 34,237.53 × 15,822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.98x = 541,715,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,715,443.79/22,861.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,695.04

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