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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.21, 34,878.60 and 15,874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.21, 34,878.60 and 15,874.62 is: 23,802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.21 : 34,878.60 = 15,874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.21/34,878.60 = 15,874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.21x = 34,878.60 × 15,874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.21x = 553,684,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,684,390.34/23,261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,802.91

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