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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,431.43, 35,151.24 and 15,119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,431.43, 35,151.24 and 15,119.46 is: 22,681.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,431.43 : 35,151.24 = 15,119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,431.43/35,151.24 = 15,119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,431.43x = 35,151.24 × 15,119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,431.43x = 531,467,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,467,781.30/23,431.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.84

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