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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,898.73, 34,330.59 and 15,858.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,898.73, 34,330.59 and 15,858.51 is: 23,775.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898.73 : 34,330.59 = 15,858.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898.73/34,330.59 = 15,858.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898.73x = 34,330.59 × 15,858.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898.73x = 544,432,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,432,004.82/22,898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,775.64

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