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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.40, 34,808.10 and 15,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.40, 34,808.10 and 15,332.20 is: 22,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.40 : 34,808.10 = 15,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.40/34,808.10 = 15,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.40x = 34,808.10 × 15,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.40x = 533,684,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,684,750.82/23,205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,998.30

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