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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.02, 34,759.73 and 15,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.02, 34,759.73 and 15,174.54 is: 22,761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.02 : 34,759.73 = 15,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.02/34,759.73 = 15,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.02x = 34,759.73 × 15,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.02x = 527,462,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,462,951.21/23,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.94

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