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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,179.92, 34,755.03 and 15,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,179.92, 34,755.03 and 15,273.24 is: 22,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,179.92 : 34,755.03 = 15,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,179.92/34,755.03 = 15,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,179.92x = 34,755.03 × 15,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,179.92x = 530,821,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,821,914.40/23,179.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,900.08

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