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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,247.49, 34,802.52 and 15,335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,247.49, 34,802.52 and 15,335.41 is: 22,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,247.49 : 34,802.52 = 15,335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,247.49/34,802.52 = 15,335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,247.49x = 34,802.52 × 15,335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,247.49x = 533,710,913.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,710,913.23/23,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.79

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