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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.01, 35,930.94 and 15,642.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.01, 35,930.94 and 15,642.55 is: 23,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.01 : 35,930.94 = 15,642.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.01/35,930.94 = 15,642.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.01x = 35,930.94 × 15,642.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.01x = 562,051,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,051,525.50/23,958.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,459.86

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