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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,564.53, 35,343.12 and 15,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,564.53, 35,343.12 and 15,303.11 is: 22,952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,564.53 : 35,343.12 = 15,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,564.53/35,343.12 = 15,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,564.53x = 35,343.12 × 15,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,564.53x = 540,859,653.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,859,653.10/23,564.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,952.28

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