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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.13, 34,507.78 and 15,998.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.13, 34,507.78 and 15,998.28 is: 23,968.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.13 : 34,507.78 = 15,998.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.13/34,507.78 = 15,998.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.13x = 34,507.78 × 15,998.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.13x = 552,065,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,065,086.62/23,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,968.31

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