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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.70, 35,612.55 and 15,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.70, 35,612.55 and 15,015.30 is: 22,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.70 : 35,612.55 = 15,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.70/35,612.55 = 15,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.70x = 35,612.55 × 15,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.70x = 534,733,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,733,122.02/23,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,522.95

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