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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,905.75, 34,313.88 and 15,788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,905.75, 34,313.88 and 15,788.73 is: 23,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,905.75 : 34,313.88 = 15,788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,905.75/34,313.88 = 15,788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,905.75x = 34,313.88 × 15,788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,905.75x = 541,772,586.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,772,586.57/22,905.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.25

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