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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.80, 35,443.26 and 15,330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.80, 35,443.26 and 15,330.09 is: 22,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.80 : 35,443.26 = 15,330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.80/35,443.26 = 15,330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.80x = 35,443.26 × 15,330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.80x = 543,348,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,348,365.69/23,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.61

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