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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175.56, 34,763.64 and 15,328.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175.56, 34,763.64 and 15,328.28 is: 22,992.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175.56 : 34,763.64 = 15,328.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175.56/34,763.64 = 15,328.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175.56x = 34,763.64 × 15,328.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175.56x = 532,866,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,866,807.74/23,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,992.62

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