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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.78, 35,340.49 and 15,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.78, 35,340.49 and 15,301.36 is: 22,949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.78 : 35,340.49 = 15,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.78/35,340.49 = 15,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.78x = 35,340.49 × 15,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.78x = 540,757,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,757,560.07/23,562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,949.65

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