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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.03, 34,455.15 and 15,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.03, 34,455.15 and 15,589 is: 23,345.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.03 : 34,455.15 = 15,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.03/34,455.15 = 15,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.03x = 34,455.15 × 15,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.03x = 537,121,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,121,333.35/23,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,345.97

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