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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.48, 34,405.89 and 15,558.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.48, 34,405.89 and 15,558.22 is: 23,307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.48 : 34,405.89 = 15,558.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.48/34,405.89 = 15,558.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.48x = 34,405.89 × 15,558.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.48x = 535,294,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,294,405.92/22,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,307.64

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