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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,124.08, 31,903.40 and 15,054.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,124.08, 31,903.40 and 15,054.05 is: 20,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,124.08 : 31,903.40 = 15,054.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,124.08/31,903.40 = 15,054.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,124.08x = 31,903.40 × 15,054.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,124.08x = 480,275,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,275,496.16/23,124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.49

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