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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,423.68, 53,102.70 and 15,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,423.68, 53,102.70 and 15,691.72 is: 23,523.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,423.68 : 53,102.70 = 15,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,423.68/53,102.70 = 15,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,423.68x = 53,102.70 × 15,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,423.68x = 833,272,699.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,272,699.64/35,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.04

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