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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.76, 31,811.30 and 15,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.76, 31,811.30 and 15,383.94 is: 21,226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.76 : 31,811.30 = 15,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.76/31,811.30 = 15,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.76x = 31,811.30 × 15,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.76x = 489,383,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,383,170.94/23,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.07

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