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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,112.74, 34,795.37 and 15,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,112.74, 34,795.37 and 15,763.82 is: 23,731.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,112.74 : 34,795.37 = 15,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,112.74/34,795.37 = 15,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,112.74x = 34,795.37 × 15,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,112.74x = 548,507,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,507,814.95/23,112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.84

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