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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.94, 35,182.55 and 15,161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.94, 35,182.55 and 15,161.58 is: 22,650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.94 : 35,182.55 = 15,161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.94/35,182.55 = 15,161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.94x = 35,182.55 × 15,161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.94x = 533,423,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,423,084.33/23,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.72

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