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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.68, 34,484.58 and 15,610.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.68, 34,484.58 and 15,610.74 is: 23,399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.68 : 34,484.58 = 15,610.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.68/34,484.58 = 15,610.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.68x = 34,484.58 × 15,610.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.68x = 538,329,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,329,812.39/23,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,399.87

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