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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.92, 35,468.92 and 15,347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.92, 35,468.92 and 15,347.22 is: 23,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.92 : 35,468.92 = 15,347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.92/35,468.92 = 15,347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.92x = 35,468.92 × 15,347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.92x = 544,349,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,349,280.03/23,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.29

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