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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.82, 35,337.58 and 15,299.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.82, 35,337.58 and 15,299.42 is: 22,946.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.82 : 35,337.58 = 15,299.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.82/35,337.58 = 15,299.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.82x = 35,337.58 × 15,299.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.82x = 540,644,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,644,528.30/23,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,946.77

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