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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.47, 34,268.78 and 15,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.47, 34,268.78 and 15,863.10 is: 23,770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.47 : 34,268.78 = 15,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.47/34,268.78 = 15,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.47x = 34,268.78 × 15,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.47x = 543,609,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,609,162.95/22,869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.08

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