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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,391.72, 35,111.88 and 15,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,391.72, 35,111.88 and 15,654.60 is: 23,498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,391.72 : 35,111.88 = 15,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,391.72/35,111.88 = 15,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,391.72x = 35,111.88 × 15,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,391.72x = 549,662,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,662,436.65/23,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,498.16

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