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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,649.89, 35,450.88 and 15,335.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,649.89, 35,450.88 and 15,335.18 is: 22,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,649.89 : 35,450.88 = 15,335.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,649.89/35,450.88 = 15,335.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,649.89x = 35,450.88 × 15,335.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,649.89x = 543,645,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,645,625.96/23,649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,987.24

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