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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,173.97, 31,974.66 and 15,634.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,173.97, 31,974.66 and 15,634.26 is: 21,571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,173.97 : 31,974.66 = 15,634.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,173.97/31,974.66 = 15,634.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,173.97x = 31,974.66 × 15,634.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,173.97x = 499,900,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,900,147.85/23,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.63

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