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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.72, 35,059.68 and 15,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.72, 35,059.68 and 15,924.96 is: 23,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.72 : 35,059.68 = 15,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.72/35,059.68 = 15,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.72x = 35,059.68 × 15,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.72x = 558,324,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,324,001.61/23,373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.83

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