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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,077.72, 34,688.84 and 15,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,077.72, 34,688.84 and 15,230.66 is: 22,893.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,077.72 : 34,688.84 = 15,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,077.72/34,688.84 = 15,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,077.72x = 34,688.84 × 15,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,077.72x = 528,333,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,333,851.68/23,077.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,893.68

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