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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.62, 34,730.67 and 15,651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.62, 34,730.67 and 15,651.70 is: 23,453.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.62 : 34,730.67 = 15,651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.62/34,730.67 = 15,651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.62x = 34,730.67 × 15,651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.62x = 543,594,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,594,027.64/23,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,453.40

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