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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,897.24, 34,286.72 and 15,803.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,897.24, 34,286.72 and 15,803.38 is: 23,664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,897.24 : 34,286.72 = 15,803.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,897.24/34,286.72 = 15,803.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,897.24x = 34,286.72 × 15,803.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,897.24x = 541,845,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,845,814.66/22,897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,664.24

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