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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,079.68, 34,650.28 and 15,608.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,079.68, 34,650.28 and 15,608.35 is: 23,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,079.68 : 34,650.28 = 15,608.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,079.68/34,650.28 = 15,608.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,079.68x = 34,650.28 × 15,608.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,079.68x = 540,833,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,833,565.75/23,079.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,433.32

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