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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.70, 35,060.25 and 15,988.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.70, 35,060.25 and 15,988.27 is: 23,973.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.70 : 35,060.25 = 15,988.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.70/35,060.25 = 15,988.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.70x = 35,060.25 × 15,988.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.70x = 560,552,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,552,743.27/23,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,973.99

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