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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.27, 31,892.59 and 15,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.27, 31,892.59 and 15,351.33 is: 21,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.27 : 31,892.59 = 15,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.27/31,892.59 = 15,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.27x = 31,892.59 × 15,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.27x = 489,593,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,593,673.64/23,126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.46

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