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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.04, 31,926.06 and 15,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.04, 31,926.06 and 15,189.24 is: 20,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.04 : 31,926.06 = 15,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.04/31,926.06 = 15,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.04x = 31,926.06 × 15,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.04x = 484,932,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,932,587.59/23,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,947.38

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