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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.11, 35,448.52 and 15,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.11, 35,448.52 and 15,301.97 is: 22,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.11 : 35,448.52 = 15,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.11/35,448.52 = 15,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.11x = 35,448.52 × 15,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.11x = 542,432,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,432,189.58/23,624.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.96

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