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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.28, 34,865.94 and 15,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.28, 34,865.94 and 15,751.36 is: 23,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.28 : 34,865.94 = 15,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.28/34,865.94 = 15,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.28x = 34,865.94 × 15,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.28x = 549,185,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,185,972.68/23,244.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.71

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