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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.68, 34,955.32 and 15,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.68, 34,955.32 and 15,901.76 is: 23,840.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.68 : 34,955.32 = 15,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.68/34,955.32 = 15,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.68x = 34,955.32 × 15,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.68x = 555,851,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,851,109.36/23,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,840.23

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