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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.83, 34,798.13 and 15,288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.83, 34,798.13 and 15,288.95 is: 22,952.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.83 : 34,798.13 = 15,288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.83/34,798.13 = 15,288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.83x = 34,798.13 × 15,288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.83x = 532,026,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,026,676.56/23,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,952.14

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