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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.74, 35,020.16 and 15,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.74, 35,020.16 and 15,969.16 is: 23,944.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.74 : 35,020.16 = 15,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.74/35,020.16 = 15,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.74x = 35,020.16 × 15,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.74x = 559,242,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,242,538.27/23,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.54

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