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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,032.76, 34,507.22 and 15,997.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,032.76, 34,507.22 and 15,997.91 is: 23,967.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,032.76 : 34,507.22 = 15,997.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,032.76/34,507.22 = 15,997.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,032.76x = 34,507.22 × 15,997.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,032.76x = 552,043,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,043,147.38/23,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.74

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