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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.26, 34,853.91 and 15,896.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.26, 34,853.91 and 15,896.13 is: 23,801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.26 : 34,853.91 = 15,896.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.26/34,853.91 = 15,896.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.26x = 34,853.91 × 15,896.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.26x = 554,042,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,042,284.37/23,277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,801.87

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