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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,003.80, 34,505.70 and 15,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,003.80, 34,505.70 and 15,938.20 is: 23,907.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,003.80 : 34,505.70 = 15,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,003.80/34,505.70 = 15,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,003.80x = 34,505.70 × 15,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,003.80x = 549,958,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,958,747.74/23,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,907.30

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