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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.43, 34,757.32 and 15,172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.43, 34,757.32 and 15,172.93 is: 22,759.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.43 : 34,757.32 = 15,172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.43/34,757.32 = 15,172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.43x = 34,757.32 × 15,172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.43x = 527,370,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,370,383.35/23,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.51

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