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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.16, 35,090.72 and 15,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.16, 35,090.72 and 15,998.10 is: 24,000.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.16 : 35,090.72 = 15,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.16/35,090.72 = 15,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.16x = 35,090.72 × 15,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.16x = 561,384,767.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,384,767.64/23,390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.89

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