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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.96, 35,027.04 and 15,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.96, 35,027.04 and 15,949.76 is: 23,911.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.96 : 35,027.04 = 15,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.96/35,027.04 = 15,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.96x = 35,027.04 × 15,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.96x = 558,672,881.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,672,881.51/23,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.74

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