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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.36, 35,438.39 and 15,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.36, 35,438.39 and 15,295.22 is: 22,950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.36 : 35,438.39 = 15,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.36/35,438.39 = 15,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.36x = 35,438.39 × 15,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.36x = 542,037,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,037,971.50/23,617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,950.83

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