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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.04, 34,951.44 and 15,908.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.04, 34,951.44 and 15,908.12 is: 23,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.04 : 34,951.44 = 15,908.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.04/34,951.44 = 15,908.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.04x = 34,951.44 × 15,908.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.04x = 556,011,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,011,701.69/23,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.00

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