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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.23, 31,958.46 and 15,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.23, 31,958.46 and 15,197.04 is: 20,977.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.23 : 31,958.46 = 15,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.23/31,958.46 = 15,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.23x = 31,958.46 × 15,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.23x = 485,673,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,673,994.96/23,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.42

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