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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,174.97, 31,976.04 and 15,635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,174.97, 31,976.04 and 15,635.26 is: 21,573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,174.97 : 31,976.04 = 15,635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,174.97/31,976.04 = 15,635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,174.97x = 31,976.04 × 15,635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,174.97x = 499,953,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,953,699.17/23,174.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,573.00

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