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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,902.32, 34,308.76 and 15,785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,902.32, 34,308.76 and 15,785.30 is: 23,647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,902.32 : 34,308.76 = 15,785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,902.32/34,308.76 = 15,785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,902.32x = 34,308.76 × 15,785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,902.32x = 541,574,069.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,574,069.23/22,902.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,647.13

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