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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.88, 35,225.39 and 15,582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.88, 35,225.39 and 15,582.15 is: 23,379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.88 : 35,225.39 = 15,582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.88/35,225.39 = 15,582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.88x = 35,225.39 × 15,582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.88x = 548,887,272.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,887,272.58/23,476.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,379.91

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