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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,648.64, 35,449.01 and 15,333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,648.64, 35,449.01 and 15,333.93 is: 22,985.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,648.64 : 35,449.01 = 15,333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,648.64/35,449.01 = 15,333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,648.64x = 35,449.01 × 15,333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,648.64x = 543,572,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,572,561.24/23,648.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.36

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