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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.33, 34,800.38 and 15,290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.33, 34,800.38 and 15,290.45 is: 22,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.33 : 34,800.38 = 15,290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.33/34,800.38 = 15,290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.33x = 34,800.38 × 15,290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.33x = 532,113,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,113,470.37/23,181.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.40

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