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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.08, 34,986.96 and 15,001.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.08, 34,986.96 and 15,001.89 is: 22,484.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.08 : 34,986.96 = 15,001.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.08/34,986.96 = 15,001.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.08x = 34,986.96 × 15,001.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.08x = 524,870,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,870,525.35/23,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,484.10

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