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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.59, 35,055.66 and 15,071.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.59, 35,055.66 and 15,071.97 is: 22,563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.59 : 35,055.66 = 15,071.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.59/35,055.66 = 15,071.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.59x = 35,055.66 × 15,071.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.59x = 528,357,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,357,855.85/23,416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.40

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