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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.56, 35,311.92 and 15,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.56, 35,311.92 and 15,748 is: 23,604.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.56 : 35,311.92 = 15,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.56/35,311.92 = 15,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.56x = 35,311.92 × 15,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.56x = 556,092,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,092,116.16/23,558.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.67

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