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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.03, 35,343.87 and 15,303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.03, 35,343.87 and 15,303.61 is: 22,953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.03 : 35,343.87 = 15,303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.03/35,343.87 = 15,303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.03x = 35,343.87 × 15,303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.03x = 540,888,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,888,802.37/23,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,953.03

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