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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.75, 34,753.40 and 15,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.75, 34,753.40 and 15,284.50 is: 22,918.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.75 : 34,753.40 = 15,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.75/34,753.40 = 15,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.75x = 34,753.40 × 15,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.75x = 531,188,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,188,322.29/23,177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,918.03

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