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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.50, 34,457.45 and 15,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.50, 34,457.45 and 15,968.80 is: 23,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.50 : 34,457.45 = 15,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.50/34,457.45 = 15,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.50x = 34,457.45 × 15,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.50x = 550,244,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,244,127.56/22,985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,938.75

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