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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,141.80, 34,626.30 and 15,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,141.80, 34,626.30 and 15,365.80 is: 22,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,141.80 : 34,626.30 = 15,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,141.80/34,626.30 = 15,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,141.80x = 34,626.30 × 15,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,141.80x = 532,060,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,060,800.54/23,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,991.33

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