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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.69, 34,494.60 and 15,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.69, 34,494.60 and 15,006.44 is: 22,500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.69 : 34,494.60 = 15,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.69/34,494.60 = 15,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.69x = 34,494.60 × 15,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.69x = 517,640,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,640,897.72/23,005.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.56

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