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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,071.64, 31,835.43 and 15,112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,071.64, 31,835.43 and 15,112.78 is: 20,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,071.64 : 31,835.43 = 15,112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,071.64/31,835.43 = 15,112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,071.64x = 31,835.43 × 15,112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,071.64x = 481,121,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,121,770.21/23,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.39

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