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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,043.96, 31,785.89 and 15,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,043.96, 31,785.89 and 15,969.02 is: 22,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,043.96 : 31,785.89 = 15,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,043.96/31,785.89 = 15,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,043.96x = 31,785.89 × 15,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,043.96x = 507,589,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,589,274.35/23,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.00

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