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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.34, 34,539.51 and 15,233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.34, 34,539.51 and 15,233.33 is: 22,850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.34 : 34,539.51 = 15,233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.34/34,539.51 = 15,233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.34x = 34,539.51 × 15,233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.34x = 526,151,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,151,897.34/23,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,850.00

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