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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363, 35,031.03 and 15,976.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363, 35,031.03 and 15,976.41 is: 23,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363 : 35,031.03 = 15,976.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363/35,031.03 = 15,976.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363x = 35,031.03 × 15,976.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363x = 559,670,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,670,098.00/23,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,955.40

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