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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.66, 35,089.97 and 15,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.66, 35,089.97 and 15,997.60 is: 24,000.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.66 : 35,089.97 = 15,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.66/35,089.97 = 15,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.66x = 35,089.97 × 15,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.66x = 561,355,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,355,224.08/23,389.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.14

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