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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175.13, 34,726.91 and 15,649.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175.13, 34,726.91 and 15,649.19 is: 23,449.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175.13 : 34,726.91 = 15,649.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175.13/34,726.91 = 15,649.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175.13x = 34,726.91 × 15,649.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175.13x = 543,448,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,448,153.31/23,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,449.63

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