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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,896.62, 34,285.78 and 15,802.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,896.62, 34,285.78 and 15,802.75 is: 23,663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,896.62 : 34,285.78 = 15,802.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,896.62/34,285.78 = 15,802.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,896.62x = 34,285.78 × 15,802.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,896.62x = 541,809,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,809,570.39/22,896.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,663.30

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