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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.72, 35,279.67 and 15,619.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.72, 35,279.67 and 15,619.69 is: 23,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.72 : 35,279.67 = 15,619.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.72/35,279.67 = 15,619.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.72x = 35,279.67 × 15,619.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.72x = 551,057,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,057,325.07/23,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.56

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