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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,261.58, 34,879.16 and 15,874.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,261.58, 34,879.16 and 15,874.99 is: 23,803.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,261.58 : 34,879.16 = 15,874.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,261.58/34,879.16 = 15,874.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,261.58x = 34,879.16 × 15,874.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,261.58x = 553,706,399.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,706,399.49/23,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,803.47

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