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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,040.33, 34,494.89 and 15,134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,040.33, 34,494.89 and 15,134.33 is: 22,658.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,040.33 : 34,494.89 = 15,134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,040.33/34,494.89 = 15,134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,040.33x = 34,494.89 × 15,134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,040.33x = 522,056,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,056,800.43/23,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,658.39

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