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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.08, 34,856.64 and 15,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.08, 34,856.64 and 15,320.16 is: 23,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.08 : 34,856.64 = 15,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.08/34,856.64 = 15,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.08x = 34,856.64 × 15,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.08x = 534,009,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,009,301.86/23,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.61

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