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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.79, 34,892.93 and 15,884.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.79, 34,892.93 and 15,884.19 is: 23,817.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.79 : 34,892.93 = 15,884.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.79/34,892.93 = 15,884.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.79x = 34,892.93 × 15,884.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.79x = 554,245,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,245,850.36/23,270.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,817.23

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