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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.28, 35,341.25 and 15,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.28, 35,341.25 and 15,301.86 is: 22,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.28 : 35,341.25 = 15,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.28/35,341.25 = 15,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.28x = 35,341.25 × 15,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.28x = 540,786,783.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,786,783.22/23,563.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.41

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