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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.49, 35,491.05 and 15,706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.49, 35,491.05 and 15,706.14 is: 23,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.49 : 35,491.05 = 15,706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.49/35,491.05 = 15,706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.49x = 35,491.05 × 15,706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.49x = 557,427,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,427,400.05/23,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,559.42

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