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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,439.72, 35,183.88 and 15,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,439.72, 35,183.88 and 15,702.60 is: 23,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,439.72 : 35,183.88 = 15,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,439.72/35,183.88 = 15,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,439.72x = 35,183.88 × 15,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,439.72x = 552,478,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,478,394.09/23,439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,570.18

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