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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.87, 34,994.93 and 15,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.87, 34,994.93 and 15,952.48 is: 23,919.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.87 : 34,994.93 = 15,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.87/34,994.93 = 15,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.87x = 34,994.93 × 15,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.87x = 558,255,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,255,753.68/23,338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.57

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