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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,004.25, 34,506.72 and 15,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,004.25, 34,506.72 and 15,157.02 is: 22,735.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,004.25 : 34,506.72 = 15,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,004.25/34,506.72 = 15,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,004.25x = 34,506.72 × 15,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,004.25x = 523,019,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,019,174.57/23,004.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.77

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