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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,903.14, 34,309.98 and 15,786.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,903.14, 34,309.98 and 15,786.11 is: 23,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,903.14 : 34,309.98 = 15,786.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,903.14/34,309.98 = 15,786.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,903.14x = 34,309.98 × 15,786.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,903.14x = 541,620,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,620,946.83/22,903.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.33

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