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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.23, 35,499.51 and 15,795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.23, 35,499.51 and 15,795.71 is: 23,698.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.23 : 35,499.51 = 15,795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.23/35,499.51 = 15,795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.23x = 35,499.51 × 15,795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.23x = 560,739,787.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,739,787.60/23,661.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,698.68

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