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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161.66, 34,676.78 and 15,240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161.66, 34,676.78 and 15,240.31 is: 22,817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161.66 : 34,676.78 = 15,240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161.66/34,676.78 = 15,240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161.66x = 34,676.78 × 15,240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161.66x = 528,484,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,484,714.11/23,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,817.22

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