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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,133.34, 31,916.16 and 15,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,133.34, 31,916.16 and 15,063.31 is: 20,782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,133.34 : 31,916.16 = 15,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,133.34/31,916.16 = 15,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,133.34x = 31,916.16 × 15,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,133.34x = 480,763,012.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,763,012.09/23,133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,782.26

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