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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.76, 34,859.16 and 15,899.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.76, 34,859.16 and 15,899.63 is: 23,807.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.76 : 34,859.16 = 15,899.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.76/34,859.16 = 15,899.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.76x = 34,859.16 × 15,899.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.76x = 554,247,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,247,746.11/23,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,807.12

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