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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,050.28, 31,796.58 and 15,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,050.28, 31,796.58 and 15,105.32 is: 20,836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,050.28 : 31,796.58 = 15,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,050.28/31,796.58 = 15,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,050.28x = 31,796.58 × 15,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,050.28x = 480,297,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,297,515.81/23,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,836.95

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