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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.48, 35,459.58 and 15,309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.48, 35,459.58 and 15,309.36 is: 22,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.48 : 35,459.58 = 15,309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.48/35,459.58 = 15,309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.48x = 35,459.58 × 15,309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.48x = 542,863,475.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,863,475.67/23,631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,972.05

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