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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.76, 35,443.20 and 15,330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.76, 35,443.20 and 15,330.04 is: 22,979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.76 : 35,443.20 = 15,330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.76/35,443.20 = 15,330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.76x = 35,443.20 × 15,330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.76x = 543,345,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,345,673.73/23,644.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.54

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