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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.40, 35,329.41 and 15,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.40, 35,329.41 and 15,293.99 is: 22,938.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.40 : 35,329.41 = 15,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.40/35,329.41 = 15,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.40x = 35,329.41 × 15,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.40x = 540,327,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,327,466.60/23,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,938.58

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