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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.44, 35,475.56 and 15,298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.44, 35,475.56 and 15,298.68 is: 22,958.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.44 : 35,475.56 = 15,298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.44/35,475.56 = 15,298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.44x = 35,475.56 × 15,298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.44x = 542,729,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,729,240.26/23,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.63

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