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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.96, 35,013.54 and 15,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.96, 35,013.54 and 15,940.76 is: 23,898.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.96 : 35,013.54 = 15,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.96/35,013.54 = 15,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.96x = 35,013.54 × 15,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.96x = 558,142,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,142,437.89/23,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.24

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