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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.76, 35,031.72 and 15,559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.76, 35,031.72 and 15,559.04 is: 23,348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.76 : 35,031.72 = 15,559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.76/35,031.72 = 15,559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.76x = 35,031.72 × 15,559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.76x = 545,059,932.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,059,932.75/23,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,348.28

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