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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.70, 35,006.16 and 15,541.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.70, 35,006.16 and 15,541.98 is: 23,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.70 : 35,006.16 = 15,541.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.70/35,006.16 = 15,541.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.70x = 35,006.16 × 15,541.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.70x = 544,065,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,065,038.60/23,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,322.70

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