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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,794.60, 35,671.83 and 15,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,794.60, 35,671.83 and 15,010.15 is: 22,502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,794.60 : 35,671.83 = 15,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,794.60/35,671.83 = 15,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,794.60x = 35,671.83 × 15,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,794.60x = 535,439,519.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,439,519.07/23,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,502.56

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