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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.28, 34,540.92 and 15,234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.28, 34,540.92 and 15,234.27 is: 22,851.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.28 : 34,540.92 = 15,234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.28/34,540.92 = 15,234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.28x = 34,540.92 × 15,234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.28x = 526,205,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,205,701.33/23,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,851.41

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