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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.36, 35,036.08 and 15,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.36, 35,036.08 and 15,979.80 is: 23,960.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.36 : 35,036.08 = 15,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.36/35,036.08 = 15,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.36x = 35,036.08 × 15,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.36x = 559,869,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,869,551.18/23,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,960.49

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