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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,522.80, 35,292.36 and 15,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,522.80, 35,292.36 and 15,656.88 is: 23,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,522.80 : 35,292.36 = 15,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,522.80/35,292.36 = 15,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,522.80x = 35,292.36 × 15,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,522.80x = 552,568,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,568,245.44/23,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,490.75

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