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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,415.48, 35,087.31 and 15,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,415.48, 35,087.31 and 15,909.48 is: 23,839.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,415.48 : 35,087.31 = 15,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,415.48/35,087.31 = 15,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,415.48x = 35,087.31 × 15,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,415.48x = 558,220,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,220,856.70/23,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,839.82

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