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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.39, 35,454.63 and 15,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.39, 35,454.63 and 15,337.68 is: 22,990.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.39 : 35,454.63 = 15,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.39/35,454.63 = 15,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.39x = 35,454.63 × 15,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.39x = 543,791,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,791,769.46/23,652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.99

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