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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,044.02, 34,565.97 and 15,251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,044.02, 34,565.97 and 15,251.04 is: 22,876.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,044.02 : 34,565.97 = 15,251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,044.02/34,565.97 = 15,251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,044.02x = 34,565.97 × 15,251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,044.02x = 527,166,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,166,991.11/23,044.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,876.52

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