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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.27, 34,886.19 and 15,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.27, 34,886.19 and 15,879.68 is: 23,810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.27 : 34,886.19 = 15,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.27/34,886.19 = 15,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.27x = 34,886.19 × 15,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.27x = 553,981,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,981,549.56/23,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.50

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