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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,388.41, 35,088.09 and 15,996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,388.41, 35,088.09 and 15,996.35 is: 23,998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,388.41 : 35,088.09 = 15,996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,388.41/35,088.09 = 15,996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,388.41x = 35,088.09 × 15,996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,388.41x = 561,281,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,281,368.47/23,388.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.27

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