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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,904.73, 34,339.59 and 15,864.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,904.73, 34,339.59 and 15,864.51 is: 23,784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,904.73 : 34,339.59 = 15,864.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,904.73/34,339.59 = 15,864.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,904.73x = 34,339.59 × 15,864.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,904.73x = 544,780,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,780,768.95/22,904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,784.64

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