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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,956.62, 34,445.45 and 13,615.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,956.62, 34,445.45 and 13,615.16 is: 20,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,956.62 : 34,445.45 = 13,615.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,956.62/34,445.45 = 13,615.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,956.62x = 34,445.45 × 13,615.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,956.62x = 468,980,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,980,174.83/22,956.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,428.98

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