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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.75, 35,948.17 and 15,198.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.75, 35,948.17 and 15,198.01 is: 22,773.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.75 : 35,948.17 = 15,198.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.75/35,948.17 = 15,198.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.75x = 35,948.17 × 15,198.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.75x = 546,340,647.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,340,647.14/23,989.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.92

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