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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,896.68, 34,300.31 and 15,779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,896.68, 34,300.31 and 15,779.66 is: 23,638.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,896.68 : 34,300.31 = 15,779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,896.68/34,300.31 = 15,779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,896.68x = 34,300.31 × 15,779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,896.68x = 541,247,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,247,260.99/22,896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.68

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