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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,290.58, 34,890.05 and 15,368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,290.58, 34,890.05 and 15,368.91 is: 23,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,290.58 : 34,890.05 = 15,368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,290.58/34,890.05 = 15,368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,290.58x = 34,890.05 × 15,368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,290.58x = 536,221,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,221,961.50/23,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,023.13

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