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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.80, 34,944.68 and 15,496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.80, 34,944.68 and 15,496.08 is: 23,258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.80 : 34,944.68 = 15,496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.80/34,944.68 = 15,496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.80x = 34,944.68 × 15,496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.80x = 541,505,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,505,556.85/23,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,258.75

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