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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.60, 34,886.65 and 15,880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.60, 34,886.65 and 15,880 is: 23,810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.60 : 34,886.65 = 15,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.60/34,886.65 = 15,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.60x = 34,886.65 × 15,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.60x = 554,000,002
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,000,002/23,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.96

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