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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,150.61, 34,711.34 and 15,244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,150.61, 34,711.34 and 15,244.61 is: 22,857.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,150.61 : 34,711.34 = 15,244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,150.61/34,711.34 = 15,244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,150.61x = 34,711.34 × 15,244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,150.61x = 529,160,591.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,160,591.10/23,150.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,857.31

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