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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.53, 35,093.05 and 15,638.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.53, 35,093.05 and 15,638.81 is: 23,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.53 : 35,093.05 = 15,638.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.53/35,093.05 = 15,638.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.53x = 35,093.05 × 15,638.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.53x = 548,813,326.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,813,326.71/23,424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,429.01

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