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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.43, 35,004.54 and 15,856.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.43, 35,004.54 and 15,856.49 is: 23,770.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.43 : 35,004.54 = 15,856.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.43/35,004.54 = 15,856.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.43x = 35,004.54 × 15,856.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.43x = 555,049,138.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,049,138.46/23,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.40

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