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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.76, 34,510.22 and 15,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.76, 34,510.22 and 15,999.90 is: 23,970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.76 : 34,510.22 = 15,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.76/34,510.22 = 15,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.76x = 34,510.22 × 15,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.76x = 552,160,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,160,068.98/23,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,970.73

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