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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.08, 34,742.88 and 15,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.08, 34,742.88 and 15,399.36 is: 23,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.08 : 34,742.88 = 15,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.08/34,742.88 = 15,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.08x = 34,742.88 × 15,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.08x = 535,018,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,018,116.56/23,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,055.08

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