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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.94, 35,321.27 and 15,288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.94, 35,321.27 and 15,288.55 is: 22,930.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.94 : 35,321.27 = 15,288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.94/35,321.27 = 15,288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.94x = 35,321.27 × 15,288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.94x = 540,010,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,010,837.71/23,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.45

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