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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.56, 34,508.40 and 15,580.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.56, 34,508.40 and 15,580.64 is: 23,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.56 : 34,508.40 = 15,580.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.56/34,508.40 = 15,580.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.56x = 34,508.40 × 15,580.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.56x = 537,662,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,662,957.38/22,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.18

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