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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,024.10, 34,536.14 and 15,231.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,024.10, 34,536.14 and 15,231.09 is: 22,846.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,024.10 : 34,536.14 = 15,231.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,024.10/34,536.14 = 15,231.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,024.10x = 34,536.14 × 15,231.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,024.10x = 526,023,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,023,056.59/23,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,846.63

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