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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,168.08, 34,768.92 and 15,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,168.08, 34,768.92 and 15,754.96 is: 23,643.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,168.08 : 34,768.92 = 15,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,168.08/34,768.92 = 15,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,168.08x = 34,768.92 × 15,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,168.08x = 547,782,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,782,943.84/23,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,643.86

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