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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.76, 34,508.71 and 15,998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.76, 34,508.71 and 15,998.91 is: 23,969.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.76 : 34,508.71 = 15,998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.76/34,508.71 = 15,998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.76x = 34,508.71 × 15,998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.76x = 552,101,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,101,745.51/23,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.24

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