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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.60, 34,459.68 and 15,548.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.60, 34,459.68 and 15,548.48 is: 23,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.60 : 34,459.68 = 15,548.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.60/34,459.68 = 15,548.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.60x = 34,459.68 × 15,548.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.60x = 535,795,645.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,795,645.29/22,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,334.42

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