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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.27, 35,014.29 and 15,855.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.27, 35,014.29 and 15,855.23 is: 23,749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.27 : 35,014.29 = 15,855.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.27/35,014.29 = 15,855.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.27x = 35,014.29 × 15,855.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.27x = 555,159,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,159,446.17/23,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,749.87

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