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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,145.92, 34,649.76 and 15,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,145.92, 34,649.76 and 15,757.76 is: 23,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,145.92 : 34,649.76 = 15,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,145.92/34,649.76 = 15,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,145.92x = 34,649.76 × 15,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,145.92x = 546,002,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,002,602.14/23,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.58

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