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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,436.72, 35,179.38 and 15,699.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,436.72, 35,179.38 and 15,699.60 is: 23,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,436.72 : 35,179.38 = 15,699.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,436.72/35,179.38 = 15,699.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,436.72x = 35,179.38 × 15,699.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,436.72x = 552,302,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,302,194.25/23,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,565.68

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