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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,014.68, 34,498.08 and 15,619.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,014.68, 34,498.08 and 15,619.74 is: 23,413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,014.68 : 34,498.08 = 15,619.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,014.68/34,498.08 = 15,619.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,014.68x = 34,498.08 × 15,619.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,014.68x = 538,851,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,851,040.10/23,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,413.36

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