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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.43, 34,783.16 and 15,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.43, 34,783.16 and 15,774.89 is: 23,595.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.43 : 34,783.16 = 15,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.43/34,783.16 = 15,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.43x = 34,783.16 × 15,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.43x = 548,700,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,700,270.06/23,254.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.52

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