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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.79, 34,883.93 and 15,878.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.79, 34,883.93 and 15,878.19 is: 23,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.79 : 34,883.93 = 15,878.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.79/34,883.93 = 15,878.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.79x = 34,883.93 × 15,878.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.79x = 553,893,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,893,589.10/23,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,808.24

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