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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,641.88, 35,438.90 and 15,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,641.88, 35,438.90 and 15,327.18 is: 22,975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,641.88 : 35,438.90 = 15,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,641.88/35,438.90 = 15,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,641.88x = 35,438.90 × 15,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,641.88x = 543,178,322.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,178,322.67/23,641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.26

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