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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.47, 35,280.80 and 15,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.47, 35,280.80 and 15,620.44 is: 23,438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.47 : 35,280.80 = 15,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.47/35,280.80 = 15,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.47x = 35,280.80 × 15,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.47x = 551,101,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,101,453.25/23,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.69

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