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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,550.32, 35,183.11 and 15,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,550.32, 35,183.11 and 15,161.96 is: 22,651.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,550.32 : 35,183.11 = 15,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,550.32/35,183.11 = 15,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,550.32x = 35,183.11 × 15,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,550.32x = 533,444,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,444,749.53/23,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.28

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