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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.02, 35,918.73 and 15,657.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.02, 35,918.73 and 15,657.09 is: 23,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.02 : 35,918.73 = 15,657.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.02/35,918.73 = 15,657.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.02x = 35,918.73 × 15,657.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.02x = 562,382,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,382,788.30/23,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,437.48

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