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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,162.17, 31,966.62 and 15,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,162.17, 31,966.62 and 15,104.44 is: 20,845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,162.17 : 31,966.62 = 15,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,162.17/31,966.62 = 15,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,162.17x = 31,966.62 × 15,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,162.17x = 482,837,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,837,990.39/23,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.98

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