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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.59, 35,102.12 and 15,897.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.59, 35,102.12 and 15,897.33 is: 23,833.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.59 : 35,102.12 = 15,897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.59/35,102.12 = 15,897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.59x = 35,102.12 × 15,897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.59x = 558,029,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,029,905.85/23,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,833.59

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