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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.74, 35,470.46 and 15,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.74, 35,470.46 and 15,316.60 is: 22,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.74 : 35,470.46 = 15,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.74/35,470.46 = 15,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.74x = 35,470.46 × 15,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.74x = 543,286,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,286,847.64/23,638.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.90

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