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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,893.73, 34,323.09 and 15,853.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,893.73, 34,323.09 and 15,853.51 is: 23,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,893.73 : 34,323.09 = 15,853.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,893.73/34,323.09 = 15,853.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,893.73x = 34,323.09 × 15,853.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,893.73x = 544,141,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,141,450.55/22,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,768.14

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