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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,963.60, 34,445.40 and 15,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,963.60, 34,445.40 and 15,965.20 is: 23,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,963.60 : 34,445.40 = 15,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,963.60/34,445.40 = 15,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,963.60x = 34,445.40 × 15,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,963.60x = 549,927,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,927,700.08/22,963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,947.80

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