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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.16, 35,007.06 and 15,960.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.16, 35,007.06 and 15,960.56 is: 23,931.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.16 : 35,007.06 = 15,960.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.16/35,007.06 = 15,960.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.16x = 35,007.06 × 15,960.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.16x = 558,732,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,732,281.55/23,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,931.49

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