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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,124.59, 31,904.09 and 15,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,124.59, 31,904.09 and 15,054.56 is: 20,770.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,124.59 : 31,904.09 = 15,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,124.59/31,904.09 = 15,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,124.59x = 31,904.09 × 15,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,124.59x = 480,301,877.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,301,877.63/23,124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.18

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