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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.60, 34,004.40 and 15,671.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.60, 34,004.40 and 15,671.20 is: 23,506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.60 : 34,004.40 = 15,671.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.60/34,004.40 = 15,671.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.60x = 34,004.40 × 15,671.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.60x = 532,889,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,889,753.28/22,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.80

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