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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,215.44, 34,761.36 and 15,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,215.44, 34,761.36 and 15,834.48 is: 23,709.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,215.44 : 34,761.36 = 15,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,215.44/34,761.36 = 15,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,215.44x = 34,761.36 × 15,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,215.44x = 550,428,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,428,059.69/23,215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,709.57

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