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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.96, 35,773.56 and 15,454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.96, 35,773.56 and 15,454.26 is: 23,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.96 : 35,773.56 = 15,454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.96/35,773.56 = 15,454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.96x = 35,773.56 × 15,454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.96x = 552,853,897.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,853,897.37/23,898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.97

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