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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.14, 35,366.30 and 15,147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.14, 35,366.30 and 15,147.09 is: 22,726.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.14 : 35,366.30 = 15,147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.14/35,366.30 = 15,147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.14x = 35,366.30 × 15,147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.14x = 535,696,529.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,696,529.07/23,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.80

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