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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.96, 34,780.29 and 15,275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.96, 34,780.29 and 15,275.49 is: 22,903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.96 : 34,780.29 = 15,275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.96/34,780.29 = 15,275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.96x = 34,780.29 × 15,275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.96x = 531,285,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,285,972.09/23,196.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,903.26

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