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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,330.68, 34,977.94 and 15,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,330.68, 34,977.94 and 15,916.92 is: 23,863.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,330.68 : 34,977.94 = 15,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,330.68/34,977.94 = 15,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,330.68x = 34,977.94 × 15,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,330.68x = 556,741,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,741,072.74/23,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,863.05

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