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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.78, 34,889.94 and 15,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.78, 34,889.94 and 15,882.18 is: 23,814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.78 : 34,889.94 = 15,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.78/34,889.94 = 15,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.78x = 34,889.94 × 15,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.78x = 554,128,132.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,128,132.82/23,268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.24

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