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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,960.86, 34,449.95 and 15,634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,960.86, 34,449.95 and 15,634.41 is: 23,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,960.86 : 34,449.95 = 15,634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,960.86/34,449.95 = 15,634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,960.86x = 34,449.95 × 15,634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,960.86x = 538,604,642.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,604,642.78/22,960.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,457.51

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