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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.12, 35,031.22 and 15,976.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.12, 35,031.22 and 15,976.53 is: 23,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.12 : 35,031.22 = 15,976.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.12/35,031.22 = 15,976.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.12x = 35,031.22 × 15,976.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.12x = 559,677,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,677,297.33/23,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,955.59

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