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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,438.57, 35,161.95 and 15,126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,438.57, 35,161.95 and 15,126.59 is: 22,692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,438.57 : 35,161.95 = 15,126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,438.57/35,161.95 = 15,126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,438.57x = 35,161.95 × 15,126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,438.57x = 531,880,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,880,225.44/23,438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.53

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