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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,948.65, 34,379.10 and 15,516.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,948.65, 34,379.10 and 15,516.63 is: 23,245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,948.65 : 34,379.10 = 15,516.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,948.65/34,379.10 = 15,516.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,948.65x = 34,379.10 × 15,516.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,948.65x = 533,447,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,447,774.43/22,948.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.28

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