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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,038.06, 31,763.46 and 15,067.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,038.06, 31,763.46 and 15,067.66 is: 20,774.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,038.06 : 31,763.46 = 15,067.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,038.06/31,763.46 = 15,067.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,038.06x = 31,763.46 × 15,067.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,038.06x = 478,601,015.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,601,015.70/23,038.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.36

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