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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.06, 31,757.94 and 15,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.06, 31,757.94 and 15,063.66 is: 20,768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.06 : 31,757.94 = 15,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.06/31,757.94 = 15,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.06x = 31,757.94 × 15,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.06x = 478,390,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,390,810.46/23,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,768.84

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