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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,180.42, 34,755.78 and 15,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,180.42, 34,755.78 and 15,273.74 is: 22,900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,180.42 : 34,755.78 = 15,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,180.42/34,755.78 = 15,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,180.42x = 34,755.78 × 15,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,180.42x = 530,850,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,850,747.22/23,180.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,900.83

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