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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.21, 34,569.25 and 15,913.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.21, 34,569.25 and 15,913.31 is: 23,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.21 : 34,569.25 = 15,913.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.21/34,569.25 = 15,913.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.21x = 34,569.25 × 15,913.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.21x = 550,110,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,110,979.09/23,033.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.39

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