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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,244.63, 34,866.73 and 15,830.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,244.63, 34,866.73 and 15,830.70 is: 23,745.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,244.63 : 34,866.73 = 15,830.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,244.63/34,866.73 = 15,830.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,244.63x = 34,866.73 × 15,830.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,244.63x = 551,964,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,964,742.61/23,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.90

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