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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,062.16, 31,839 and 15,519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,062.16, 31,839 and 15,519.44 is: 21,425.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,062.16 : 31,839 = 15,519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,062.16/31,839 = 15,519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,062.16x = 31,839 × 15,519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,062.16x = 494,123,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,123,450.16/23,062.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,425.72

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