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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,569.96, 35,284.78 and 15,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,569.96, 35,284.78 and 15,225.64 is: 22,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,569.96 : 35,284.78 = 15,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,569.96/35,284.78 = 15,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,569.96x = 35,284.78 × 15,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,569.96x = 537,233,357.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,233,357.76/23,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,793.14

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