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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,169.08, 34,770.42 and 15,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,169.08, 34,770.42 and 15,755.96 is: 23,645.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,169.08 : 34,770.42 = 15,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,169.08/34,770.42 = 15,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,169.08x = 34,770.42 × 15,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,169.08x = 547,841,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,841,346.70/23,169.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,645.36

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