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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,015.44, 31,727.99 and 15,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,015.44, 31,727.99 and 15,241.25 is: 21,010.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,015.44 : 31,727.99 = 15,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,015.44/31,727.99 = 15,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,015.44x = 31,727.99 × 15,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,015.44x = 483,574,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,574,331.13/23,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.87

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