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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.67, 35,415.86 and 15,259.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.67, 35,415.86 and 15,259.01 is: 22,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.67 : 35,415.86 = 15,259.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.67/35,415.86 = 15,259.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.67x = 35,415.86 × 15,259.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.67x = 540,410,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,410,708.52/23,599.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.08

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