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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,059.08, 31,792.42 and 15,088.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,059.08, 31,792.42 and 15,088.68 is: 20,803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,059.08 : 31,792.42 = 15,088.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,059.08/31,792.42 = 15,088.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,059.08x = 31,792.42 × 15,088.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,059.08x = 479,705,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,705,651.81/23,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.33

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