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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.54, 35,640.59 and 15,463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.54, 35,640.59 and 15,463.50 is: 23,178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.54 : 35,640.59 = 15,463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.54/35,640.59 = 15,463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.54x = 35,640.59 × 15,463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.54x = 551,128,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,128,263.47/23,777.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,178.52

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