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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,600.77, 35,354.41 and 15,286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,600.77, 35,354.41 and 15,286.59 is: 22,899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,600.77 : 35,354.41 = 15,286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,600.77/35,354.41 = 15,286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,600.77x = 35,354.41 × 15,286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,600.77x = 540,448,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,448,332.15/23,600.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.61

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