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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.03, 34,453.65 and 15,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.03, 34,453.65 and 15,588 is: 23,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.03 : 34,453.65 = 15,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.03/34,453.65 = 15,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.03x = 34,453.65 × 15,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.03x = 537,063,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,063,496.20/23,006.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,344.47

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