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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,489.76, 35,161.20 and 15,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,489.76, 35,161.20 and 15,158.64 is: 22,690.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,489.76 : 35,161.20 = 15,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,489.76/35,161.20 = 15,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,489.76x = 35,161.20 × 15,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,489.76x = 532,995,972.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,995,972.77/23,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.57

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