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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.25, 31,785.39 and 15,893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.25, 31,785.39 and 15,893.58 is: 21,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.25 : 31,785.39 = 15,893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.25/31,785.39 = 15,893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.25x = 31,785.39 × 15,893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.25x = 505,183,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,183,638.80/23,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,904.27

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