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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.80, 34,938.66 and 15,492.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.80, 34,938.66 and 15,492.08 is: 23,252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.80 : 34,938.66 = 15,492.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.80/34,938.66 = 15,492.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.80x = 34,938.66 × 15,492.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.80x = 541,272,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,272,515.81/23,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.74

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