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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.08, 35,099.87 and 15,895.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.08, 35,099.87 and 15,895.82 is: 23,831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.08 : 35,099.87 = 15,895.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.08/35,099.87 = 15,895.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.08x = 35,099.87 × 15,895.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.08x = 557,941,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,941,223.81/23,412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,831.34

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