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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.83, 34,931.16 and 15,487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.83, 34,931.16 and 15,487.11 is: 23,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.83 : 34,931.16 = 15,487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.83/34,931.16 = 15,487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.83x = 34,931.16 × 15,487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.83x = 540,982,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,982,717.35/23,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.25

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