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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.99, 35,469.33 and 15,315.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.99, 35,469.33 and 15,315.85 is: 22,981.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.99 : 35,469.33 = 15,315.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.99/35,469.33 = 15,315.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.99x = 35,469.33 × 15,315.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.99x = 543,242,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,242,937.88/23,637.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,981.77

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