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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.72, 35,116.38 and 15,657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.72, 35,116.38 and 15,657.60 is: 23,502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.72 : 35,116.38 = 15,657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.72/35,116.38 = 15,657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.72x = 35,116.38 × 15,657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.72x = 549,838,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,838,231.49/23,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.66

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