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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.94, 34,890.17 and 15,882.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.94, 34,890.17 and 15,882.35 is: 23,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.94 : 34,890.17 = 15,882.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.94/34,890.17 = 15,882.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.94x = 34,890.17 × 15,882.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.94x = 554,137,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,137,891.50/23,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.49

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