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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.60, 34,443.90 and 15,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.60, 34,443.90 and 15,964.20 is: 23,946.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.60 : 34,443.90 = 15,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.60/34,443.90 = 15,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.60x = 34,443.90 × 15,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.60x = 549,869,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,869,308.38/22,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,946.30

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