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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.52, 35,925.48 and 15,661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.52, 35,925.48 and 15,661.59 is: 23,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.52 : 35,925.48 = 15,661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.52/35,925.48 = 15,661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.52x = 35,925.48 × 15,661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.52x = 562,650,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,650,138.31/23,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.22

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