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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.34, 31,716.63 and 15,460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.34, 31,716.63 and 15,460.18 is: 21,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.34 : 31,716.63 = 15,460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.34/31,716.63 = 15,460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.34x = 31,716.63 × 15,460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.34x = 490,344,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,344,808.79/22,974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,343.15

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