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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.29, 34,884.67 and 15,878.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.29, 34,884.67 and 15,878.69 is: 23,808.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.29 : 34,884.67 = 15,878.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.29/34,884.67 = 15,878.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.29x = 34,884.67 × 15,878.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.29x = 553,922,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,922,860.68/23,265.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,808.98

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