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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.63, 34,496.08 and 15,007.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.63, 34,496.08 and 15,007.38 is: 22,502.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.63 : 34,496.08 = 15,007.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.63/34,496.08 = 15,007.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.63x = 34,496.08 × 15,007.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.63x = 517,695,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,695,614.19/23,006.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.02

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