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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,035.23, 31,780.49 and 15,081.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,035.23, 31,780.49 and 15,081.84 is: 20,807.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,035.23 : 31,780.49 = 15,081.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,035.23/31,780.49 = 15,081.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,035.23x = 31,780.49 × 15,081.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,035.23x = 479,308,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,308,189.89/23,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,807.61

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