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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,189.64, 34,769.34 and 15,268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,189.64, 34,769.34 and 15,268.19 is: 22,892.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,189.64 : 34,769.34 = 15,268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,189.64/34,769.34 = 15,268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,189.64x = 34,769.34 × 15,268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,189.64x = 530,864,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,864,715.45/23,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.32

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