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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.42, 35,066.09 and 15,078.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.42, 35,066.09 and 15,078.64 is: 22,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.42 : 35,066.09 = 15,078.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.42/35,066.09 = 15,078.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.42x = 35,066.09 × 15,078.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.42x = 528,748,947.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,748,947.32/23,423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.52

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