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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.16, 35,169.60 and 15,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.16, 35,169.60 and 15,147.20 is: 22,692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.16 : 35,169.60 = 15,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.16/35,169.60 = 15,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.16x = 35,169.60 × 15,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.16x = 532,720,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,720,965.12/23,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.00

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