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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.80, 35,219.62 and 15,597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.80, 35,219.62 and 15,597.69 is: 23,396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.80 : 35,219.62 = 15,597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.80/35,219.62 = 15,597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.80x = 35,219.62 × 15,597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.80x = 549,344,714.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,344,714.68/23,479.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,396.48

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