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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.20, 34,967.48 and 15,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.20, 34,967.48 and 15,933 is: 23,890.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.20 : 34,967.48 = 15,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.20/34,967.48 = 15,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.20x = 34,967.48 × 15,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.20x = 557,136,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,136,779.18/23,320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.74

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