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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,240.93, 34,762.91 and 15,761.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,240.93, 34,762.91 and 15,761.39 is: 23,575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,240.93 : 34,762.91 = 15,761.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,240.93/34,762.91 = 15,761.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,240.93x = 34,762.91 × 15,761.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,240.93x = 547,911,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,911,529.42/23,240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.29

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