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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,022.62, 31,740.63 and 15,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,022.62, 31,740.63 and 15,051.14 is: 20,750.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,022.62 : 31,740.63 = 15,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,022.62/31,740.63 = 15,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,022.62x = 31,740.63 × 15,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,022.62x = 477,732,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,732,665.82/23,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.58

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