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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.52, 34,944.78 and 15,918.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.52, 34,944.78 and 15,918.91 is: 23,869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.52 : 34,944.78 = 15,918.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.52/34,944.78 = 15,918.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.52x = 34,944.78 × 15,918.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.52x = 556,282,633.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,282,633.07/23,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,869.14

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