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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,406.60, 35,040.68 and 15,061.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,406.60, 35,040.68 and 15,061.98 is: 22,548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,406.60 : 35,040.68 = 15,061.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,406.60/35,040.68 = 15,061.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,406.60x = 35,040.68 × 15,061.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,406.60x = 527,782,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,782,021.35/23,406.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,548.43

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