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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,149.08, 31,912.24 and 15,177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,149.08, 31,912.24 and 15,177.48 is: 20,922.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,149.08 : 31,912.24 = 15,177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,149.08/31,912.24 = 15,177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,149.08x = 31,912.24 × 15,177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,149.08x = 484,347,384.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,347,384.36/23,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.96

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