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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,175.61, 34,727.64 and 15,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,175.61, 34,727.64 and 15,649.68 is: 23,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,175.61 : 34,727.64 = 15,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,175.61/34,727.64 = 15,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,175.61x = 34,727.64 × 15,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,175.61x = 543,476,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,476,305.51/23,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.35

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