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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,058.86, 34,538.61 and 15,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,058.86, 34,538.61 and 15,622.52 is: 23,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,058.86 : 34,538.61 = 15,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,058.86/34,538.61 = 15,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,058.86x = 34,538.61 × 15,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,058.86x = 539,580,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,580,125.50/23,058.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,400.12

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