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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.50, 34,462.06 and 15,568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.50, 34,462.06 and 15,568.74 is: 23,359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.50 : 34,462.06 = 15,568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.50/34,462.06 = 15,568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.50x = 34,462.06 × 15,568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.50x = 536,530,813.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,530,813.08/22,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.42

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