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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.76, 34,857.66 and 15,898.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.76, 34,857.66 and 15,898.63 is: 23,805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.76 : 34,857.66 = 15,898.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.76/34,857.66 = 15,898.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.76x = 34,857.66 × 15,898.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.76x = 554,189,039.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,189,039.01/23,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,805.62

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