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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.79, 34,882.43 and 15,877.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.79, 34,882.43 and 15,877.19 is: 23,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.79 : 34,882.43 = 15,877.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.79/34,882.43 = 15,877.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.79x = 34,882.43 × 15,877.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.79x = 553,834,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,834,889.39/23,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,806.74

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