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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,188.55, 34,830.27 and 15,302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,188.55, 34,830.27 and 15,302.39 is: 22,984.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,188.55 : 34,830.27 = 15,302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,188.55/34,830.27 = 15,302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,188.55x = 34,830.27 × 15,302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,188.55x = 532,986,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,986,201.19/23,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.89

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