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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,059.36, 31,826.55 and 15,098.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,059.36, 31,826.55 and 15,098.68 is: 20,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,059.36 : 31,826.55 = 15,098.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,059.36/31,826.55 = 15,098.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,059.36x = 31,826.55 × 15,098.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,059.36x = 480,538,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,538,893.95/23,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.21

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