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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.96, 34,898.52 and 15,787.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.96, 34,898.52 and 15,787.72 is: 23,672.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.96 : 34,898.52 = 15,787.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.96/34,898.52 = 15,787.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.96x = 34,898.52 × 15,787.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.96x = 550,968,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,968,062.17/23,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,672.14

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