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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.75, 34,466.93 and 15,571.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.75, 34,466.93 and 15,571.99 is: 23,364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.75 : 34,466.93 = 15,571.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.75/34,466.93 = 15,571.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.75x = 34,466.93 × 15,571.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.75x = 536,718,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,718,689.29/22,971.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,364.29

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