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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.42, 34,757.28 and 15,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.42, 34,757.28 and 15,274.74 is: 22,902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.42 : 34,757.28 = 15,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.42/34,757.28 = 15,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.42x = 34,757.28 × 15,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.42x = 530,908,415.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,908,415.11/23,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.33

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