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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.30, 34,651.20 and 15,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.30, 34,651.20 and 15,694.70 is: 23,528.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.30 : 34,651.20 = 15,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.30/34,651.20 = 15,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.30x = 34,651.20 × 15,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.30x = 543,840,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,840,188.64/23,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.30

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