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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,094.78, 34,714.40 and 15,247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,094.78, 34,714.40 and 15,247.73 is: 22,919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,094.78 : 34,714.40 = 15,247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,094.78/34,714.40 = 15,247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,094.78x = 34,714.40 × 15,247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,094.78x = 529,315,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,315,798.31/23,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.28

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