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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,075.62, 34,644.11 and 15,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,075.62, 34,644.11 and 15,604.28 is: 23,427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,075.62 : 34,644.11 = 15,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,075.62/34,644.11 = 15,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,075.62x = 34,644.11 × 15,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,075.62x = 540,596,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,596,271.46/23,075.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,427.16

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