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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.04, 34,435.76 and 15,954.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.04, 34,435.76 and 15,954.37 is: 23,917.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.04 : 34,435.76 = 15,954.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.04/34,435.76 = 15,954.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.04x = 34,435.76 × 15,954.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.04x = 549,400,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,400,806.14/22,971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,917.10

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