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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,640.44, 35,477.04 and 15,299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,640.44, 35,477.04 and 15,299.69 is: 22,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,640.44 : 35,477.04 = 15,299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,640.44/35,477.04 = 15,299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,640.44x = 35,477.04 × 15,299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,640.44x = 542,787,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,787,714.12/23,640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.14

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