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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,141.12, 31,939.72 and 15,084.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,141.12, 31,939.72 and 15,084.84 is: 20,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,141.12 : 31,939.72 = 15,084.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,141.12/31,939.72 = 15,084.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,141.12x = 31,939.72 × 15,084.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,141.12x = 481,805,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,805,565.84/23,141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,820.32

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