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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,876.39, 34,269.90 and 15,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,876.39, 34,269.90 and 15,759.37 is: 23,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,876.39 : 34,269.90 = 15,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,876.39/34,269.90 = 15,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,876.39x = 34,269.90 × 15,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,876.39x = 540,072,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,072,063.12/22,876.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,608.27

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