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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,105.13, 31,870.40 and 15,147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,105.13, 31,870.40 and 15,147.87 is: 20,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,105.13 : 31,870.40 = 15,147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,105.13/31,870.40 = 15,147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,105.13x = 31,870.40 × 15,147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,105.13x = 482,768,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,768,676.05/23,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,894.44

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