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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957.21, 34,381.14 and 15,944.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957.21, 34,381.14 and 15,944.23 is: 23,878.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957.21 : 34,381.14 = 15,944.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957.21/34,381.14 = 15,944.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957.21x = 34,381.14 × 15,944.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957.21x = 548,180,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,180,803.82/22,957.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,878.37

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