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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.38, 34,997.18 and 15,953.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.38, 34,997.18 and 15,953.99 is: 23,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.38 : 34,997.18 = 15,953.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.38/34,997.18 = 15,953.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.38x = 34,997.18 × 15,953.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.38x = 558,344,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,344,404.99/23,340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.83

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