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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.92, 34,652.76 and 15,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.92, 34,652.76 and 15,759.76 is: 23,592.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.92 : 34,652.76 = 15,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.92/34,652.76 = 15,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.92x = 34,652.76 × 15,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.92x = 546,119,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,119,180.94/23,147.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.58

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