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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.31, 35,662.68 and 15,478.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.31, 35,662.68 and 15,478.25 is: 23,200.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.31 : 35,662.68 = 15,478.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.31/35,662.68 = 15,478.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.31x = 35,662.68 × 15,478.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.31x = 551,995,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,995,698.40/23,792.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.59

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