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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.80, 34,510.20 and 15,133.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.80, 34,510.20 and 15,133.60 is: 22,700.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.80 : 34,510.20 = 15,133.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.80/34,510.20 = 15,133.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.80x = 34,510.20 × 15,133.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.80x = 522,263,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,263,562.72/23,006.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,700.40

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