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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,044.98, 31,793.94 and 15,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,044.98, 31,793.94 and 15,091.62 is: 20,821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,044.98 : 31,793.94 = 15,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,044.98/31,793.94 = 15,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,044.98x = 31,793.94 × 15,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,044.98x = 479,822,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,822,060.78/23,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,821.11

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