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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.30, 34,694.55 and 15,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.30, 34,694.55 and 15,411.30 is: 23,059.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.30 : 34,694.55 = 15,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.30/34,694.55 = 15,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.30x = 34,694.55 × 15,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.30x = 534,688,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,688,118.42/23,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.52

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