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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.10, 34,885.91 and 15,879.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.10, 34,885.91 and 15,879.50 is: 23,810.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.10 : 34,885.91 = 15,879.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.10/34,885.91 = 15,879.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.10x = 34,885.91 × 15,879.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.10x = 553,970,554.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,970,554.02/23,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.21

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