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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,970.73, 34,412.26 and 15,562.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,970.73, 34,412.26 and 15,562.47 is: 23,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,970.73 : 34,412.26 = 15,562.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,970.73/34,412.26 = 15,562.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,970.73x = 34,412.26 × 15,562.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,970.73x = 535,539,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,539,763.88/22,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.01

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