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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.42, 34,459.70 and 15,640.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.42, 34,459.70 and 15,640.97 is: 23,467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.42 : 34,459.70 = 15,640.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.42/34,459.70 = 15,640.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.42x = 34,459.70 × 15,640.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.42x = 538,982,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,982,883.41/22,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.29

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