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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.77, 34,940.66 and 15,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.77, 34,940.66 and 15,916.16 is: 23,865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.77 : 34,940.66 = 15,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.77/34,940.66 = 15,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.77x = 34,940.66 × 15,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.77x = 556,120,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,120,880.78/23,302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,865.01

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