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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.13, 34,888.95 and 15,881.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.13, 34,888.95 and 15,881.53 is: 23,813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.13 : 34,888.95 = 15,881.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.13/34,888.95 = 15,881.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.13x = 34,888.95 × 15,881.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.13x = 554,089,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,089,906.09/23,268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,813.25

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