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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.47, 34,893.36 and 15,344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.47, 34,893.36 and 15,344.97 is: 23,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.47 : 34,893.36 = 15,344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.47/34,893.36 = 15,344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.47x = 34,893.36 × 15,344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.47x = 535,437,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,437,562.40/23,215.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,063.83

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