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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,133.08, 34,677.48 and 15,241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,133.08, 34,677.48 and 15,241.70 is: 22,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,133.08 : 34,677.48 = 15,241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,133.08/34,677.48 = 15,241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,133.08x = 34,677.48 × 15,241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,133.08x = 528,543,746.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,543,746.92/23,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.96

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