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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.96, 35,218.80 and 15,689.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.96, 35,218.80 and 15,689.52 is: 23,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.96 : 35,218.80 = 15,689.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.96/35,218.80 = 15,689.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.96x = 35,218.80 × 15,689.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.96x = 552,566,066.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,566,066.98/23,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.73

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