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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.53, 34,892.57 and 15,883.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.53, 34,892.57 and 15,883.93 is: 23,816.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.53 : 34,892.57 = 15,883.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.53/34,892.57 = 15,883.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.53x = 34,892.57 × 15,883.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.53x = 554,230,885.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,230,885.52/23,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,816.86

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