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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,328.70, 35,007.66 and 15,542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,328.70, 35,007.66 and 15,542.98 is: 23,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,328.70 : 35,007.66 = 15,542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,328.70/35,007.66 = 15,542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,328.70x = 35,007.66 × 15,542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,328.70x = 544,123,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,123,359.23/23,328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,324.20

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