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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.06, 34,534.80 and 15,126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.06, 34,534.80 and 15,126.24 is: 22,679.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.06 : 34,534.80 = 15,126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.06/34,534.80 = 15,126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.06x = 34,534.80 × 15,126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.06x = 522,381,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,381,673.15/23,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.65

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