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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.19, 34,493.85 and 15,005.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.19, 34,493.85 and 15,005.94 is: 22,499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.19 : 34,493.85 = 15,005.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.19/34,493.85 = 15,005.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.19x = 34,493.85 × 15,005.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.19x = 517,612,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,612,395.97/23,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.81

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