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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,948.53, 34,378.91 and 15,516.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,948.53, 34,378.91 and 15,516.51 is: 23,245.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,948.53 : 34,378.91 = 15,516.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,948.53/34,378.91 = 15,516.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,948.53x = 34,378.91 × 15,516.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,948.53x = 533,440,451.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,440,451.33/22,948.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.09

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