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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.94, 34,847.44 and 15,891.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.94, 34,847.44 and 15,891.82 is: 23,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.94 : 34,847.44 = 15,891.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.94/34,847.44 = 15,891.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.94x = 34,847.44 × 15,891.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.94x = 553,789,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,789,117.09/23,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,795.41

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