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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.51, 35,651.41 and 15,867.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.51, 35,651.41 and 15,867.41 is: 23,809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.51 : 35,651.41 = 15,867.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.51/35,651.41 = 15,867.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.51x = 35,651.41 × 15,867.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.51x = 565,695,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,695,321.62/23,759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.22

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