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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.91, 35,006.99 and 15,855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.91, 35,006.99 and 15,855.72 is: 23,759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.91 : 35,006.99 = 15,855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.91/35,006.99 = 15,855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.91x = 35,006.99 × 15,855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.91x = 555,061,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,061,031.48/23,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.23

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