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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,128.27, 31,895.35 and 15,353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,128.27, 31,895.35 and 15,353.33 is: 21,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,128.27 : 31,895.35 = 15,353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,128.27/31,895.35 = 15,353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,128.27x = 31,895.35 × 15,353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,128.27x = 489,699,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,699,834.02/23,128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.22

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