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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.60, 35,793.90 and 15,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.60, 35,793.90 and 15,654.60 is: 23,481.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.60 : 35,793.90 = 15,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.60/35,793.90 = 15,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.60x = 35,793.90 × 15,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.60x = 560,339,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,339,186.94/23,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,481.90

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