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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.24, 35,057.81 and 15,967.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.24, 35,057.81 and 15,967.67 is: 23,937.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.24 : 35,057.81 = 15,967.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.24/35,057.81 = 15,967.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.24x = 35,057.81 × 15,967.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.24x = 559,791,405.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,791,405.63/23,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,937.81

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