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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.15, 35,442.25 and 15,329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.15, 35,442.25 and 15,329.43 is: 22,978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.15 : 35,442.25 = 15,329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.15/35,442.25 = 15,329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.15x = 35,442.25 × 15,329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.15x = 543,309,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,309,452.09/23,644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,978.60

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