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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.62, 34,986.87 and 15,844.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.62, 34,986.87 and 15,844.70 is: 23,752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.62 : 34,986.87 = 15,844.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.62/34,986.87 = 15,844.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.62x = 34,986.87 × 15,844.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.62x = 554,356,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,356,459.09/23,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,752.75

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