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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,868.06, 34,266.69 and 15,861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,868.06, 34,266.69 and 15,861.70 is: 23,767.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,868.06 : 34,266.69 = 15,861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,868.06/34,266.69 = 15,861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,868.06x = 34,266.69 × 15,861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,868.06x = 543,527,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,527,871.11/22,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,767.99

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