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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.74, 35,468.96 and 15,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.74, 35,468.96 and 15,315.60 is: 22,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.74 : 35,468.96 = 15,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.74/35,468.96 = 15,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.74x = 35,468.96 × 15,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.74x = 543,228,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,228,327.20/23,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,981.40

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