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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,114.43, 31,906.98 and 15,582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,114.43, 31,906.98 and 15,582.24 is: 21,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,114.43 : 31,906.98 = 15,582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,114.43/31,906.98 = 15,582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,114.43x = 31,906.98 × 15,582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,114.43x = 497,182,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,182,220.04/23,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,509.60

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