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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,172.36, 34,733.04 and 15,163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,172.36, 34,733.04 and 15,163.82 is: 22,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,172.36 : 34,733.04 = 15,163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,172.36/34,733.04 = 15,163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,172.36x = 34,733.04 × 15,163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,172.36x = 526,685,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,685,566.61/23,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.04

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