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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.27, 34,944.39 and 15,918.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.27, 34,944.39 and 15,918.67 is: 23,868.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.27 : 34,944.39 = 15,918.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.27/34,944.39 = 15,918.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.27x = 34,944.39 × 15,918.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.27x = 556,268,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,268,212.76/23,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,868.77

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