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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.81, 35,033.76 and 15,508.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.81, 35,033.76 and 15,508.53 is: 23,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.81 : 35,033.76 = 15,508.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.81/35,033.76 = 15,508.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.81x = 35,033.76 × 15,508.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.81x = 543,322,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,322,117.97/23,355.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.82

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