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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.08, 34,778.88 and 15,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.08, 34,778.88 and 15,423.36 is: 23,091.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.08 : 34,778.88 = 15,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.08/34,778.88 = 15,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.08x = 34,778.88 × 15,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.08x = 536,407,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,407,186.64/23,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.06

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