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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.94, 35,476.29 and 15,299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.94, 35,476.29 and 15,299.19 is: 22,959.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.94 : 35,476.29 = 15,299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.94/35,476.29 = 15,299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.94x = 35,476.29 × 15,299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.94x = 542,758,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,758,501.21/23,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.39

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