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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,004.97, 34,493.52 and 15,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,004.97, 34,493.52 and 15,005.72 is: 22,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,004.97 : 34,493.52 = 15,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,004.97/34,493.52 = 15,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,004.97x = 34,493.52 × 15,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,004.97x = 517,599,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,599,967.01/23,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.48

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