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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.90, 34,515.16 and 15,162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.90, 34,515.16 and 15,162.64 is: 22,744.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.90 : 34,515.16 = 15,162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.90/34,515.16 = 15,162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.90x = 34,515.16 × 15,162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.90x = 523,340,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,340,821.43/23,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.16

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