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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.06, 34,536.30 and 15,127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.06, 34,536.30 and 15,127.24 is: 22,681.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.06 : 34,536.30 = 15,127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.06/34,536.30 = 15,127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.06x = 34,536.30 × 15,127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.06x = 522,438,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,438,898.81/23,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.15

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