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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,494.46, 35,172.63 and 15,149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,494.46, 35,172.63 and 15,149.84 is: 22,680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,494.46 : 35,172.63 = 15,149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,494.46/35,172.63 = 15,149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,494.46x = 35,172.63 × 15,149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,494.46x = 532,859,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,859,541.02/23,494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.23

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