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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.08, 34,877.68 and 15,334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.08, 34,877.68 and 15,334.16 is: 23,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.08 : 34,877.68 = 15,334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.08/34,877.68 = 15,334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.08x = 34,877.68 × 15,334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.08x = 534,819,925.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,819,925.55/23,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,032.65

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