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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,329.20, 34,980.96 and 15,942

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,329.20, 34,980.96 and 15,942 is: 23,904.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,329.20 : 34,980.96 = 15,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,329.20/34,980.96 = 15,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,329.20x = 34,980.96 × 15,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,329.20x = 557,666,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,666,464.32/23,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,904.23

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