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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.21, 34,881.60 and 15,876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.21, 34,881.60 and 15,876.62 is: 23,805.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.21 : 34,881.60 = 15,876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.21/34,881.60 = 15,876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.21x = 34,881.60 × 15,876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.21x = 553,801,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,801,908.19/23,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.91

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