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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.38, 34,508.40 and 15,158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.38, 34,508.40 and 15,158.14 is: 22,737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.38 : 34,508.40 = 15,158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.38/34,508.40 = 15,158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.38x = 34,508.40 × 15,158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.38x = 523,083,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,083,015.26/23,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.42

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