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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.16, 35,028.96 and 15,984.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.16, 35,028.96 and 15,984.96 is: 23,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.16 : 35,028.96 = 15,984.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.16/35,028.96 = 15,984.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.16x = 35,028.96 × 15,984.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.16x = 559,936,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,936,524.44/23,396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.84

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