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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,296.84, 34,967.22 and 15,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,296.84, 34,967.22 and 15,511.08 is: 23,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,296.84 : 34,967.22 = 15,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,296.84/34,967.22 = 15,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,296.84x = 34,967.22 × 15,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,296.84x = 542,379,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,379,346.80/23,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,281.24

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