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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.50, 34,474.93 and 15,651.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.50, 34,474.93 and 15,651.05 is: 23,482.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.50 : 34,474.93 = 15,651.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.50/34,474.93 = 15,651.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.50x = 34,474.93 × 15,651.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.50x = 539,568,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,568,641.67/22,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,482.48

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