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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.60, 34,479.90 and 15,988.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.60, 34,479.90 and 15,988.20 is: 23,982.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.60 : 34,479.90 = 15,988.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.60/34,479.90 = 15,988.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.60x = 34,479.90 × 15,988.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.60x = 551,271,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,271,537.18/22,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.30

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