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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,754.63, 35,614.65 and 15,442.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,754.63, 35,614.65 and 15,442.95 is: 23,153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,754.63 : 35,614.65 = 15,442.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,754.63/35,614.65 = 15,442.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,754.63x = 35,614.65 × 15,442.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,754.63x = 549,995,259.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,995,259.22/23,754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.18

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