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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.73, 34,407.77 and 15,559.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.73, 34,407.77 and 15,559.47 is: 23,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.73 : 34,407.77 = 15,559.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.73/34,407.77 = 15,559.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.73x = 34,407.77 × 15,559.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.73x = 535,366,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,366,587.28/22,967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.51

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