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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,654.65, 31,252.57 and 15,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,654.65, 31,252.57 and 15,944 is: 21,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,654.65 : 31,252.57 = 15,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,654.65/31,252.57 = 15,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,654.65x = 31,252.57 × 15,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,654.65x = 498,290,976.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,290,976.08/22,654.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.09

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