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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,491.61, 35,168.29 and 15,681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,491.61, 35,168.29 and 15,681.05 is: 23,475.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,491.61 : 35,168.29 = 15,681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,491.61/35,168.29 = 15,681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,491.61x = 35,168.29 × 15,681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,491.61x = 551,475,713.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,475,713.90/23,491.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,475.43

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