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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,896.74, 34,285.97 and 15,802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,896.74, 34,285.97 and 15,802.88 is: 23,663.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,896.74 : 34,285.97 = 15,802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,896.74/34,285.97 = 15,802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,896.74x = 34,285.97 × 15,802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,896.74x = 541,816,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,816,819.15/22,896.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,663.49

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