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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.86, 35,021.84 and 15,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.86, 35,021.84 and 15,819.24 is: 23,743.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.86 : 35,021.84 = 15,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.86/35,021.84 = 15,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.86x = 35,021.84 × 15,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.86x = 554,018,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,018,892.20/23,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.13

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