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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.62, 35,665.16 and 15,901.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.62, 35,665.16 and 15,901.78 is: 23,836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.62 : 35,665.16 = 15,901.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.62/35,665.16 = 15,901.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.62x = 35,665.16 × 15,901.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.62x = 567,139,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,139,527.98/23,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,836.78

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