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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.74, 35,903.83 and 15,193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.74, 35,903.83 and 15,193.16 is: 22,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.74 : 35,903.83 = 15,193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.74/35,903.83 = 15,193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.74x = 35,903.83 × 15,193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.74x = 545,492,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,492,454.28/23,955.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,770.85

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