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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,343.76, 35,030.22 and 15,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,343.76, 35,030.22 and 15,558.04 is: 23,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,343.76 : 35,030.22 = 15,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,343.76/35,030.22 = 15,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,343.76x = 35,030.22 × 15,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,343.76x = 545,001,563.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,001,563.97/23,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346.78

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