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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.94, 34,888.67 and 15,881.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.94, 34,888.67 and 15,881.35 is: 23,812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.94 : 34,888.67 = 15,881.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.94/34,888.67 = 15,881.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.94x = 34,888.67 × 15,881.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.94x = 554,079,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,079,179.30/23,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.99

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