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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.59, 35,456.67 and 15,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.59, 35,456.67 and 15,307.44 is: 22,969.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.59 : 35,456.67 = 15,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.59/35,456.67 = 15,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.59x = 35,456.67 × 15,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.59x = 542,750,848.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,750,848.62/23,629.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,969.12

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