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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.28, 34,609.44 and 15,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.28, 34,609.44 and 15,168.32 is: 22,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.28 : 34,609.44 = 15,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.28/34,609.44 = 15,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.28x = 34,609.44 × 15,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.28x = 524,967,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,967,060.94/23,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.76

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