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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.85, 31,748.91 and 15,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.85, 31,748.91 and 15,048.90 is: 20,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.85 : 31,748.91 = 15,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.85/31,748.91 = 15,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.85x = 31,748.91 × 15,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.85x = 477,786,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,786,171.70/23,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.13

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