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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.80, 34,935.66 and 15,490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.80, 34,935.66 and 15,490.08 is: 23,249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.80 : 34,935.66 = 15,490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.80/34,935.66 = 15,490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.80x = 34,935.66 × 15,490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.80x = 541,156,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,156,168.25/23,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.73

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