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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.89, 35,533.98 and 15,738.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.89, 35,533.98 and 15,738.66 is: 23,562.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.89 : 35,533.98 = 15,738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.89/35,533.98 = 15,738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.89x = 35,533.98 × 15,738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.89x = 559,257,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,257,229.67/23,734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,562.66

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