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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.72, 34,941.78 and 15,892.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.72, 34,941.78 and 15,892.76 is: 23,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.72 : 34,941.78 = 15,892.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.72/34,941.78 = 15,892.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.72x = 34,941.78 × 15,892.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.72x = 555,321,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,321,323.51/23,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.66

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