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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175.54, 31,979.29 and 15,105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175.54, 31,979.29 and 15,105.51 is: 20,843.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175.54 : 31,979.29 = 15,105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175.54/31,979.29 = 15,105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175.54x = 31,979.29 × 15,105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175.54x = 483,063,484.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,063,484.89/23,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,843.68

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