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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.12, 34,729.92 and 15,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.12, 34,729.92 and 15,651.20 is: 23,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.12 : 34,729.92 = 15,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.12/34,729.92 = 15,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.12x = 34,729.92 × 15,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.12x = 543,564,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,564,923.90/23,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.65

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