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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,572.14, 35,367.80 and 15,148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,572.14, 35,367.80 and 15,148.09 is: 22,728.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,572.14 : 35,367.80 = 15,148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,572.14/35,367.80 = 15,148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,572.14x = 35,367.80 × 15,148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,572.14x = 535,754,617.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,754,617.50/23,572.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.30

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