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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,320.95, 34,968.60 and 15,933.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,320.95, 34,968.60 and 15,933.75 is: 23,891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,320.95 : 34,968.60 = 15,933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,320.95/34,968.60 = 15,933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,320.95x = 34,968.60 × 15,933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,320.95x = 557,180,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,180,930.25/23,320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,891.86

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