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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.29, 34,881.68 and 15,876.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.29, 34,881.68 and 15,876.69 is: 23,805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.29 : 34,881.68 = 15,876.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.29/34,881.68 = 15,876.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.29x = 34,881.68 × 15,876.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.29x = 553,805,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,805,540.66/23,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.99

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