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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,911.75, 34,322.88 and 15,794.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,911.75, 34,322.88 and 15,794.73 is: 23,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,911.75 : 34,322.88 = 15,794.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,911.75/34,322.88 = 15,794.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,911.75x = 34,322.88 × 15,794.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,911.75x = 542,120,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,120,622.42/22,911.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,661.25

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