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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,276.70, 34,908.98 and 15,879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,276.70, 34,908.98 and 15,879.78 is: 23,815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,276.70 : 34,908.98 = 15,879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,276.70/34,908.98 = 15,879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,276.70x = 34,908.98 × 15,879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,276.70x = 554,346,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,346,843.03/23,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,815.53

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