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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,965.70, 35,974.13 and 15,662.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,965.70, 35,974.13 and 15,662.39 is: 23,510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,965.70 : 35,974.13 = 15,662.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,965.70/35,974.13 = 15,662.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,965.70x = 35,974.13 × 15,662.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,965.70x = 563,440,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,440,595.79/23,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,510.30

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