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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.15, 35,404.26 and 15,314.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.15, 35,404.26 and 15,314.57 is: 22,924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.15 : 35,404.26 = 15,314.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.15/35,404.26 = 15,314.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.15x = 35,404.26 × 15,314.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.15x = 542,201,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,201,018.07/23,651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,924.93

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