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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.47, 34,796.76 and 15,206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.47, 34,796.76 and 15,206.16 is: 22,792.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.47 : 34,796.76 = 15,206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.47/34,796.76 = 15,206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.47x = 34,796.76 × 15,206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.47x = 529,125,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,125,173.51/23,214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,792.91

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