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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.56, 34,765.14 and 15,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.56, 34,765.14 and 15,329.28 is: 22,994.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.56 : 34,765.14 = 15,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.56/34,765.14 = 15,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.56x = 34,765.14 × 15,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.56x = 532,924,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,924,565.30/23,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.12

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