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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,045.70, 31,794.75 and 15,092.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,045.70, 31,794.75 and 15,092.46 is: 20,822.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,045.70 : 31,794.75 = 15,092.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,045.70/31,794.75 = 15,092.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,045.70x = 31,794.75 × 15,092.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,045.70x = 479,860,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,860,992.59/23,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.15

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