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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,575.14, 35,372.31 and 15,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,575.14, 35,372.31 and 15,151.08 is: 22,732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,575.14 : 35,372.31 = 15,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,575.14/35,372.31 = 15,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,575.14x = 35,372.31 × 15,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,575.14x = 535,928,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,928,698.59/23,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.79

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