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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.30, 34,686.71 and 15,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.30, 34,686.71 and 15,229.24 is: 22,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.30 : 34,686.71 = 15,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.30/34,686.71 = 15,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.30x = 34,686.71 × 15,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.30x = 528,252,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,252,068.54/23,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.54

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