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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.04, 31,979.99 and 15,106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.04, 31,979.99 and 15,106.01 is: 20,844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.04 : 31,979.99 = 15,106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.04/31,979.99 = 15,106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.04x = 31,979.99 × 15,106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.04x = 483,089,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,089,813.31/23,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.37

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