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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,056.07, 31,826.99 and 15,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,056.07, 31,826.99 and 15,001.22 is: 20,707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,056.07 : 31,826.99 = 15,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,056.07/31,826.99 = 15,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,056.07x = 31,826.99 × 15,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,056.07x = 477,443,796.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,443,796.00/23,056.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.95

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