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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,920.51, 34,308.87 and 15,762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,920.51, 34,308.87 and 15,762.99 is: 23,595.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,920.51 : 34,308.87 = 15,762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,920.51/34,308.87 = 15,762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,920.51x = 34,308.87 × 15,762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,920.51x = 540,810,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,810,374.72/22,920.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.04

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