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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.14, 34,509.53 and 15,158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.14, 34,509.53 and 15,158.89 is: 22,738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.14 : 34,509.53 = 15,158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.14/34,509.53 = 15,158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.14x = 34,509.53 × 15,158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.14x = 523,126,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,126,007.15/23,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.54

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