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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,428.72, 35,167.38 and 15,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,428.72, 35,167.38 and 15,691.60 is: 23,553.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,428.72 : 35,167.38 = 15,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,428.72/35,167.38 = 15,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,428.72x = 35,167.38 × 15,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,428.72x = 551,832,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,832,460.01/23,428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.68

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