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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.67, 35,205.98 and 15,588.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.67, 35,205.98 and 15,588.57 is: 23,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.67 : 35,205.98 = 15,588.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.67/35,205.98 = 15,588.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.67x = 35,205.98 × 15,588.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.67x = 548,810,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,810,805.71/23,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382.84

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