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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,076.62, 34,645.61 and 15,605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,076.62, 34,645.61 and 15,605.28 is: 23,428.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,076.62 : 34,645.61 = 15,605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,076.62/34,645.61 = 15,605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,076.62x = 34,645.61 × 15,605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,076.62x = 540,654,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,654,444.82/23,076.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,428.67

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