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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,339.62, 34,988.37 and 15,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,339.62, 34,988.37 and 15,845.70 is: 23,754.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,339.62 : 34,988.37 = 15,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,339.62/34,988.37 = 15,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,339.62x = 34,988.37 × 15,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,339.62x = 554,415,214.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,415,214.51/23,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,754.25

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