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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,075.64, 34,639.38 and 15,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,075.64, 34,639.38 and 15,299.64 is: 22,966.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,075.64 : 34,639.38 = 15,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,075.64/34,639.38 = 15,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,075.64x = 34,639.38 × 15,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,075.64x = 529,970,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,970,043.82/23,075.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.65

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