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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,278.80, 34,940.16 and 15,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,278.80, 34,940.16 and 15,493.08 is: 23,254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,278.80 : 34,940.16 = 15,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,278.80/34,940.16 = 15,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,278.80x = 34,940.16 × 15,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,278.80x = 541,330,694.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,330,694.09/23,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,254.24

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