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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,984.50, 34,455.95 and 15,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,984.50, 34,455.95 and 15,967.80 is: 23,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,984.50 : 34,455.95 = 15,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,984.50/34,455.95 = 15,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,984.50x = 34,455.95 × 15,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,984.50x = 550,185,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,185,718.41/22,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.25

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