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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.34, 31,253.52 and 15,944.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.34, 31,253.52 and 15,944.69 is: 21,996.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.34 : 31,253.52 = 15,944.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.34/31,253.52 = 15,944.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.34x = 31,253.52 × 15,944.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.34x = 498,327,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,327,687.81/22,655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.04

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