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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,058.36, 31,825.17 and 15,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,058.36, 31,825.17 and 15,097.68 is: 20,837.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,058.36 : 31,825.17 = 15,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,058.36/31,825.17 = 15,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,058.36x = 31,825.17 × 15,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,058.36x = 480,486,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,486,232.61/23,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,837.83

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