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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,082.24, 31,866.30 and 15,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,082.24, 31,866.30 and 15,136.14 is: 20,896.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,082.24 : 31,866.30 = 15,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,082.24/31,866.30 = 15,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,082.24x = 31,866.30 × 15,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,082.24x = 482,332,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,332,778.08/23,082.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,896.27

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