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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,065.16, 34,597.73 and 15,272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,065.16, 34,597.73 and 15,272.15 is: 22,908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,065.16 : 34,597.73 = 15,272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,065.16/34,597.73 = 15,272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,065.16x = 34,597.73 × 15,272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,065.16x = 528,381,587.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,381,587.41/23,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.22

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