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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.16, 35,645.47 and 15,489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.16, 35,645.47 and 15,489.50 is: 23,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.16 : 35,645.47 = 15,489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.16/35,645.47 = 15,489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.16x = 35,645.47 × 15,489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.16x = 552,130,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,130,290.61/23,789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,209.32

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