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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,423.37, 30,954.49 and 15,967.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,423.37, 30,954.49 and 15,967.17 is: 22,041.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,423.37 : 30,954.49 = 15,967.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,423.37/30,954.49 = 15,967.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,423.37x = 30,954.49 × 15,967.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,423.37x = 494,255,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,255,564.18/22,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.99

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