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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042.52, 34,563.72 and 15,249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042.52, 34,563.72 and 15,249.54 is: 22,874.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042.52 : 34,563.72 = 15,249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042.52/34,563.72 = 15,249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042.52x = 34,563.72 × 15,249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042.52x = 527,080,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,080,830.69/23,042.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,874.27

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