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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.74, 34,398.84 and 15,066.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.74, 34,398.84 and 15,066.38 is: 22,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.74 : 34,398.84 = 15,066.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.74/34,398.84 = 15,066.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.74x = 34,398.84 × 15,066.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.74x = 518,265,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,265,995.00/22,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.97

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