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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.65, 34,511.78 and 15,160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.65, 34,511.78 and 15,160.39 is: 22,740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.65 : 34,511.78 = 15,160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.65/34,511.78 = 15,160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.65x = 34,511.78 × 15,160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.65x = 523,211,996.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,211,996.02/23,007.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.79

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