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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,046.19, 31,813.55 and 15,496.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,046.19, 31,813.55 and 15,496.90 is: 21,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,046.19 : 31,813.55 = 15,496.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,046.19/31,813.55 = 15,496.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,046.19x = 31,813.55 × 15,496.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,046.19x = 493,011,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,011,403.00/23,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.32

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