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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,964.60, 34,446.90 and 15,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,964.60, 34,446.90 and 15,966.20 is: 23,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,964.60 : 34,446.90 = 15,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,964.60/34,446.90 = 15,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,964.60x = 34,446.90 × 15,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,964.60x = 549,986,094.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,986,094.78/22,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.30

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