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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.49, 35,664.98 and 15,901.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.49, 35,664.98 and 15,901.65 is: 23,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.49 : 35,664.98 = 15,901.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.49/35,664.98 = 15,901.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.49x = 35,664.98 × 15,901.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.49x = 567,131,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,131,949.71/23,792.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,836.60

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