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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,158.60, 34,723.32 and 15,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,158.60, 34,723.32 and 15,252.60 is: 22,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,158.60 : 34,723.32 = 15,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,158.60/34,723.32 = 15,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,158.60x = 34,723.32 × 15,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,158.60x = 529,620,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,620,910.63/23,158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,869.30

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