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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,241.60, 34,827.84 and 15,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,241.60, 34,827.84 and 15,338.88 is: 22,985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,241.60 : 34,827.84 = 15,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,241.60/34,827.84 = 15,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,241.60x = 34,827.84 × 15,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,241.60x = 534,220,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,220,058.42/23,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.51

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