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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,078.34, 34,567.29 and 15,171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,078.34, 34,567.29 and 15,171.93 is: 22,724.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,078.34 : 34,567.29 = 15,171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,078.34/34,567.29 = 15,171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,078.34x = 34,567.29 × 15,171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,078.34x = 524,452,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,452,504.17/23,078.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.88

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