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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.89, 34,422.65 and 15,817.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.89, 34,422.65 and 15,817.62 is: 23,742.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.89 : 34,422.65 = 15,817.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.89/34,422.65 = 15,817.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.89x = 34,422.65 × 15,817.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.89x = 544,484,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,484,453.92/22,932.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,742.52

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