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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,178.62, 34,732.17 and 15,652.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,178.62, 34,732.17 and 15,652.70 is: 23,454.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,178.62 : 34,732.17 = 15,652.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,178.62/34,732.17 = 15,652.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,178.62x = 34,732.17 × 15,652.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,178.62x = 543,652,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,652,237.36/23,178.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.90

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