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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.43, 34,760.34 and 15,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.43, 34,760.34 and 15,326.28 is: 22,989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.43 : 34,760.34 = 15,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.43/34,760.34 = 15,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.43x = 34,760.34 × 15,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.43x = 532,746,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,746,703.74/23,173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.55

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