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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,242.74, 34,849.52 and 15,336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,242.74, 34,849.52 and 15,336.87 is: 22,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,242.74 : 34,849.52 = 15,336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,242.74/34,849.52 = 15,336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,242.74x = 34,849.52 × 15,336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,242.74x = 534,482,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,482,557.80/23,242.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.68

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