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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.20, 34,971.96 and 15,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.20, 34,971.96 and 15,936 is: 23,895.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.20 : 34,971.96 = 15,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.20/34,971.96 = 15,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.20x = 34,971.96 × 15,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.20x = 557,313,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,313,154.56/23,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,895.23

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