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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.50, 34,454.45 and 15,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.50, 34,454.45 and 15,966.80 is: 23,935.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.50 : 34,454.45 = 15,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.50/34,454.45 = 15,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.50x = 34,454.45 × 15,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.50x = 550,127,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,127,413.10/22,983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,935.75

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