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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,339.87, 34,996.42 and 15,953.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,339.87, 34,996.42 and 15,953.48 is: 23,921.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,339.87 : 34,996.42 = 15,953.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,339.87/34,996.42 = 15,953.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,339.87x = 34,996.42 × 15,953.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,339.87x = 558,314,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,314,686.54/23,339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.07

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