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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.44, 34,766.36 and 15,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.44, 34,766.36 and 15,330.28 is: 22,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.44 : 34,766.36 = 15,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.44/34,766.36 = 15,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.44x = 34,766.36 × 15,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.44x = 532,978,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,978,033.38/23,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.55

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