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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,042.78, 34,611.69 and 15,169.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,042.78, 34,611.69 and 15,169.82 is: 22,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,042.78 : 34,611.69 = 15,169.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,042.78/34,611.69 = 15,169.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,042.78x = 34,611.69 × 15,169.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,042.78x = 525,053,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,053,107.20/23,042.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.01

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