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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,378.32, 34,996.56 and 15,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,378.32, 34,996.56 and 15,064.28 is: 22,550.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,378.32 : 34,996.56 = 15,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,378.32/34,996.56 = 15,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,378.32x = 34,996.56 × 15,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,378.32x = 527,197,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,197,878.64/23,378.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,550.72

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