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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,048.70, 31,798.89 and 15,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,048.70, 31,798.89 and 15,095.46 is: 20,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,048.70 : 31,798.89 = 15,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,048.70/31,798.89 = 15,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,048.70x = 31,798.89 × 15,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,048.70x = 480,018,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,018,872.04/23,048.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.29

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